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RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow (ranked 5503 p4p, 527 weight class) and Juanito Ferguson (ranked 23694 p4p, 584 weight class). Marowadoigowiegow comes to the cage accompanied by Sabine Kors- Dagestan. Juanito Ferguson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow's chin.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marowadoigowiegow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Ferguson tries to counter it with a takedown but Marowadoigowiegow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Marowadoigowiegow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Marowadoigowiegow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marowadoigowiegow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Marowadoigowiegow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Marowadoigowiegow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marowadoigowiegow is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marowadoigowiegow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marowadoigowiegow'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.
Marowadoigowiegow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marowadoigowiegow manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Marowadoigowiegow is keeping the position.
Marowadoigowiegow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marowadoigowiegow tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson pushes down on Marowadoigowiegow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marowadoigowiegow is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marowadoigowiegow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marowadoigowiegow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferguson is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works his way into full mount!
Ferguson wants to take his opponent's back but Marowadoigowiegow doesn't allow it.
Ferguson punching from mount but Marowadoigowiegow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ferguson has hold of Marowadoigowiegow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marowadoigowiegow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferguson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marowadoigowiegow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marowadoigowiegow is holding on tight.
Ferguson looks winded!
Marowadoigowiegow can't escape the position.
Ferguson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marowadoigowiegow prevents Ferguson from taking his back.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ferguson prevents Marowadoigowiegow from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Marowadoigowiegow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marowadoigowiegow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson sneaks back into half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow is taking a breather. Ferguson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Marowadoigowiegow sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the pace.
Marowadoigowiegow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Marowadoigowiegow not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marowadoigowiegow cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Marowadoigowiegow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow slows the pace down in half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marowadoigowiegow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferguson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marowadoigowiegow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Marowadoigowiegow stalling.
Nice strikes from Marowadoigowiegow there.
Marowadoigowiegow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Marowadoigowiegow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marowadoigowiegow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marowadoigowiegow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marowadoigowiegow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marowadoigowiegow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marowadoigowiegow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Marowadoigowiegow in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marowadoigowiegow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marowadoigowiegow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
Ferguson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a hook.
Marowadoigowiegow sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marowadoigowiegow has managed to clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferguson is defending well.
Marowadoigowiegow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marowadoigowiegow has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Marowadoigowiegow.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marowadoigowiegow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a punch on the inside.
Marowadoigowiegow swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marowadoigowiegow has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marowadoigowiegow just content to control the position.
Further stalling from Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is letting Marowadoigowiegow control him for a moment.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is being controlled here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marowadoigowiegow taking a break here but Ferguson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling the action here.
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marowadoigowiegow scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
Marowadoigowiegow tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marowadoigowiegow clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marowadoigowiegow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marowadoigowiegow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bosse Severus (ranked 3739 p4p, 420 weight class) and Ryan Landry (ranked 4076 p4p, 454 weight class). 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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175 lbs
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Bosse Severus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Landry!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry misses with a looping right.
Landry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Landry lands with a nice combination. Severus backs away looking to recover.
Severus misses with a jab to the body
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Severus.
Landry throws a poor cross that misses
and Severus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry looks to land a combination. Severus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Landry scores with a jab to the head.
Landry slips under a jab.
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severus misses with a body shot
and Landry 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!
Landry throws the left hand but Severus avoids the punch easily.
Landry lands with a good body shot.
Landry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severus.
Severus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landry misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry throws out a loose jab but Severus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Severus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Landry misses with an uppercut
and Severus counters with a nice uppercut.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Severus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Landry just manages to avoid it.
Landry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Severus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Landry throws a jab when Severus was well out of range.
Landry lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry misses with a hook
and Severus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry needs to keep his hands up - Severus had a free shot at his head there.
Severus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Severus thinks about countering with a body kick.
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!
Severus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.
Landry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severus misses with a kick to the body.
Severus throws a head kick that misses.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Severus moved out of range.
Landry might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Severus slips the punch.
Severus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Landry.
Severus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landry.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Severus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Landry misses with a jab to the body
and Severus counters with a head kick.
Severus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Severus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Landry swings for the body but Severus moves out of range.
Landry misses with a hook. Severus ducked under it nicely.
Severus checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a hook but Severus blocks it.
Landry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Severus backs up against the cage.
Landry throws a poor cross that misses
and Severus counters with a good low kick that Landry was not able to check.
Landry misses with an uppercut
and Severus counters with a thumping low kick.
Severus scores with a jab to the body.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Landry avoids it.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Severus is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Landry misses.
Severus throws a push kick but Landry slaps the foot to one side.
Landry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Severus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Severus throws the kick towards the body but Landry avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severus. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Landry lands a jab.
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!
Landry throws the left hand but Severus avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Landry both land. Nice combination.
Landry digs a good body shot into Severus's ribs.
Landry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Severus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Severus moves out of range of the strikes.
Landry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Severus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Landry misses the jab.
Landry thows a leg kick but Severus checks it
and Severus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Severus moved out of range.
Severus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Landry sizes up Severus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry takes a swing at Severus's ribcage but misses.
Severus is looking for a counter combo.
Severus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Severus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Landry 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.
Landry tries to bum rush Severus with a series of wild strikes but Severus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Severus misses the target.
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Severus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Landry throws a series of punches but Severus avoids them all with ease.
Severus moves out of range as Landry strikes.
Ryan Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Severus slips under a jab.
Landry throws a jab but it's blocked by Severus.
Landry throws a front kick aimed at Severus's knee but Severus avoids it well.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Severus misses
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severus looks to land a body kick but Landry moved away.
Landry throws a low kick but Severus avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Severus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severus slips a straight right by Landry.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Severus ducks down to avoid it.
Landry throws a big shot that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Landry in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Severus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landry.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Severus takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Landry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Severus's hands.
Landry throws a lazy right hand but Severus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Severus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Landry throws a solid leg kick but Severus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Landry.
Landry throws a lazy uppercut
and Severus counters with a series of strikes. Landry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Severus throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Severus scores with a body shot.
Severus throws a lazy right hand but Landry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Severus checks a leg kick.
And Severus counters with a quick kick to the body but Landry blocks it.
Severus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landry.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Severus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Landry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Severus moved out of range nicely.
Landry swings for the body but Severus moves out of range.
Severus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Severus as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Severus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Landry.
Severus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Severus at a distance.
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Severus counters with a right hand to the body.
Landry throws a leg kick but Severus moved away.
A head kick misses from Severus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry connects with a single shot there.
Landry misses with a body shot.
Landry misses with a hook. Severus ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Severus misses the target.
Severus throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Severus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Severus moves away from the strike by Landry.
Severus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Severus throws the kick towards the body but Landry avoids it.
Severus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Landry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Severus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Severus throwing a counter right hand but Landry manages to avoid it.
Severus dips to his left and cracks Landry with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Severus moves away.
Severus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Landry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Severus slips the punch.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Severus moves away and avoids it.
Severus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landry throws out the jab.
As Landry looks to move away, Severus throws a big counter combo but Landry just gets out of the way.
Landry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Severus scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Severus ducks down to avoid it.
Severus throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Severus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Landry misses.
A slow jab from Severus misses its intended target.
Landry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Severus throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Landry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Severus throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Landry misses.
Landry throws a lazy uppercut
and Severus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ryan Landry has been cut.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Severus.
Landry moves out of range of the body kick from Severus.
Landry is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Landry lands a slapping body shot.
Landry scores with a punch to the head.
Severus lands a slapping body shot.
Severus slips a straight right by Landry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landry. Severus does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry misses with a hook to the body
and Severus counters with a nice body shot.
Severus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Landry on the side of the head.
A big right from Landry misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severus defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Severus throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Landry counter with a right hand.
Severus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Severus moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Severus.
Landry swings widly with a right hand
and Severus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Severus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Severus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Severus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Landry throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Severus moved out of range nicely.
Landry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Severus is out of range.
Landry blocks a low kick nicely.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosse Severus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landry feints a counter leg kick.
Severus throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Severus tries to land a body kick
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severus manages to avoid it.
Severus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Severus is looking to counter punch.
Severus throws a head kick that misses.
Severus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Landry blocks a head kick by Severus.
Severus just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severus slips a straight right by Landry.
An inside leg kick from Severus misses.
A jab from Landry does it's job there.
Severus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Severus slips the punch.
Severus misses with a wild body shot.
Severus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Severus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Severus lands a high kick!
Severus wants to slow Landry down by chopping away at his legs.
Severus throws a lazy head kick
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
Severus walks into a jab.
Landry throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severus tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry lands a slapping body shot.
Landry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryan Landry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Landry misses.
Severus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Severus moved out of range nicely.
Landry throws a body punch but Severus moves out of range.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severus.
A little feinted left hand from Severus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Landry misses the jab.
Landry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Severus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Landry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Severus at a distance.
Severus avoids the body shot from Landry.
Severus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Severus slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severus. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landry throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bosse Severus.
Well Landry 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Landry!
Bosse Severus was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Wius (ranked 1742 p4p, 200 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 5812 p4p, 489 weight class). Yves Trudeau will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Wius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau misses with a looping left.
Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Trudeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice cross by Wius.
Wius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trudeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wius.
Wius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trudeau sprawls and moves away.
Trudeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wius at a distance.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Wius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trudeau throws a combination that misses
and Wius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trudeau's head.
Wius 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.
Wius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wius distracts Trudeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trudeau is pulling down on Wius's head. It's preventing any offense from Wius, at least for the moment.
Trudeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trudeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trudeau is keeping the position for now.
Trudeau has his foot on Wius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wius works his way back into a safe position though.
Wius landing some decent shots from guard.
Trudeau is controlling Wius's posture.
Trudeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wius postures up and lands a big shot to Trudeau's brow.
Wius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trudeau working for a triangle but Wius defends it easily.
Wius content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wius 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.
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wius passes Trudeau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.
Wius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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. Wius connects with a nice short shot to Trudeau's temple.
Trudeau trying to control but Wius postures up.
Wius prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
Trudeau is trying to stand.
Trudeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.
Wius is trying to control. Trudeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wius prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Wius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trudeau is looking to get to half guard.
Wius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Trudeau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wius landing punches.
Trudeau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wius tries to control but Trudeau wriggling away.
BOOM! Wius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wius lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wius lands a nice shot to the head.
Trudeau is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wius unloading with bombs!
Trudeau is still in real trouble! Can Wius finish him?
Wius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wius controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing that Wius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wius scoring with strikes but Trudeau is staying in there.
Wius with shots to the head and body - Trudeau looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wius is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Trudeau goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Wius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Wius!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daquan Bowman (ranked 1337 p4p, 147 weight class) and Del Werthers (ranked 1950 p4p, 211 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daquan Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Werthers misses with a combination
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Werthers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowman takes a swing at Werthers's ribcage but misses.
Bowman throws a body shot but no joy.
Werthers takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Bowman scores with a hook to the body. Werthers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Werthers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Werthers looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
Bowman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bowman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Werthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werthers throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
Werthers misses with a wild body shot.
Del Werthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werthers misses with an uppercut. Bowman saw that one coming.
Werthers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Bowman finds it's way through Werthers's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.
Werthers slips a straight right by Bowman.
Werthers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Werthers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Werthers looks to move away, Bowman throws a big counter combo but Werthers just gets out of the way.
Bowman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bowman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Werthers is trying to push Bowman away but Bowman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bowman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman slips a jab from Werthers.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werthers.
Werthers throws a hook but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman tests Werthers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Werthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Werthers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bowman rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowman misses the target.
Bowman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werthers misses with a two punch combination.
Bowman throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.
Bowman lands a right hook to the body.
Bowman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Werthers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowman defends well and Werthers ends up having to push Bowman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Bowman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Werthers avoids the body shot from Bowman.
Werthers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman.
Werthers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Bowman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Werthers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Werthers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Werthers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Werthers.
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Werthers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Werthers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowman finds it's way round the side to connect with Werthers's head.
Werthers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Werthers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Werthers duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werthers misses with a hook.
Werthers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Werthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Werthers throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Werthers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Werthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Werthers throws out the jab.
Werthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Werthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werthers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Werthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowman moves away.
Bowman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Werthers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bowman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowman. That's going to slow Werthers down.
Werthers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werthers walks into a stiff left hand from Bowman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bowman.
Werthers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Werthers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowman swings for the body but Werthers moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Werthers is just out of range.
Bowman throws out a leg kick but Werthers moves out of range and Bowman only half commits.
Werthers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowman misses the target.
Werthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman misses the jab.
Werthers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bowman moves in looking to clinch but Werthers pushes him off.
Bowman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bowman cracks Werthers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daquan Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werthers looks to throw the jab but Bowman is out of range.
Werthers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werthers.
Werthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman throws a lazy right hand but Werthers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Werthers.
Bowman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowman.
Jab, jab by Werthers - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Werthers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowman is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Bowman.
Werthers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowman on the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Werthers.
Bowman struggling a bit here.
Bowman gets back to half guard.
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werthers slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead.
Bowman is trying to maintain the position but Werthers is very close to passing his half guard.
Werthers moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Werthers off and has taken his back!
Werthers has hold of Bowman's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bowman lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Werthers is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bowman throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daquan Bowman!
Daquan Bowman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ahr (ranked 1493 p4p, 163 weight class) and Theodore Jasper (ranked 2721 p4p, 260 weight class). Theodore Jasper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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152 lbs
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156 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Ahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahr looks to throw the jab but Jasper is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasper! But no joy.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jasper momentarily.
Ahr misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Ahr there.
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
A big left from Ahr misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ahr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Ahr.
Ahr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasper unleashes a big counter combination but Ahr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahr lands the left hand.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasper manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
A combination from Jasper does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Ahr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahr.
Ahr misses with a body punch
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Jasper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahr with a body shot.
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasper.
Ahr throws a lazy right hand but Jasper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ahr walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahr jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jasper connects with a right that clearly hurt Ahr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jasper proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ahr collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chief Navajo (ranked 1029 p4p, 120 weight class) and Third Eye (ranked 776 p4p, 95 weight class). Third Eye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
154 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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22
155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 Las Vegas, Chief Navajo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Eye!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Navajo momentarily.
Navajo takes one to the chin there.
Navajo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Navajo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eye.
Eye clobbers Navajo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Navajo.
Eye moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eye scores with a nice right hand.
Navajo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye moves in close and cracks Navajo with a massive right hand! Navajo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Eye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Eye!
After the fight, Third Eye 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Neves (ranked 1206 p4p, 145 weight class) and Demetrious Waters (ranked 2766 p4p, 303 weight class). Neves comes to the cage accompanied by Emicida - Sorriso Favela. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrious Waters!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves forces Waters back against the cage and clinches.
Neves pulls guard successfully.
Neves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waters defends well.
Neves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waters has managed to get both his arms back between Neves's legs - danger averted.
Waters is fighting to break Neves's control of his arms but Neves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Neves has wrist control.
Neves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Waters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neves is looking for a triangle but Waters pushes his legs off easily.
Waters has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Neves to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Waters is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Neves pulls down on the head and he's put Waters to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Neves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thiago Neves waved his t-shirt featuring FIGHTSPORT Apparel™'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Hill (ranked 398 p4p, 52 weight class) and Balagot Liu (ranked 1032 p4p, 122 weight class). Balagot Liu 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darrel Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balagot Liu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Liu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Liu throws a low kick but Hill avoids it.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hill checks a leg kick.
Good work by Hill as he checks the leg kick.
Hill tries to counter with a takedown but Liu is quick to defend against it.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hill checks a leg kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
A low kick from Liu misses
and Hill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu pulls Hill in to control the position.
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Liu's guard.
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liu has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Liu defends easily.
Liu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Liu from controlling successfully.
Liu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liu stacks Hill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Liu!
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liu trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Liu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hill has tightened it up now! Liu 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 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darrel Hill!
Darrel Hill bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takuma (ranked 293 p4p, 12 weight class) and James Fusi (ranked 962 p4p, 44 weight class). Ryo Takuma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryo Takuma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Fusi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusi misses the shot to the body.
Takuma is looking to counter punch.
James Fusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takuma loads up on a big right hand but Fusi slips the punch.
Takuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fusi.
A slow jab from Fusi misses its intended target.
Takuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fusi punishes Takuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Fusi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takuma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fusi clobbers Takuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takuma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fusi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fusi misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Takuma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fusi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takuma.
Fusi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fusi misses with a lunging right hand
and Takuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fusi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fusi misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusi thuds his right hand into Takuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fusi throws a poor cross that misses
and Takuma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fusi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Fusi misses with a hook. Takuma ducked under it nicely.
Takuma throwing a counter right hand but Fusi manages to avoid it.
Fusi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takuma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takuma. Fusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fusi scores with a jab.
Takuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fusi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Takuma.
Takuma clinches up with Fusi and pushes him back against the cage.
Fusi pushes Takuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fusi lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fusi lands a left hand.
Takuma takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fusi.
Takuma misses with a body punch.
Fusi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Fusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Fusi - that landed with a thud.
Takuma blocks a body shot from Fusi.
Fusi digs a right hand into Takuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takuma's gas tank.
Takuma is breathing heavily.
Fusi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fusi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takuma prevents a body shot from Fusi.
Fusi blocks an uppercut.
Fusi digs a right hand into Takuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takuma's gas tank.
Fusi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
Takuma blocks a body shot from Fusi.
Fusi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fusi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fusi is working Takuma over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fusi.
Fusi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fusi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
Fusi presses Takuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fusi lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fusi.
Fusi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fusi.
Fusi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
A short right from Fusi.
Takuma is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fusi.
A short right from Takuma on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fusi misses with a punch to the body.
Fusi lands a body shot.
Fusi lands with a short shot to the head.
Fusi drops Takuma onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takuma is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Takuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fusi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Takuma to his knees! Fusi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Fusi!
James Fusi is the new super heavyweight champion!
James Fusi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Trigger (ranked 335 p4p, 54 weight class) and Alojz Sanel (ranked 520 p4p, 80 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Trigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alojz Sanel!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigger looks to land a combination but Sanel avoids it well.
Sanel throws a body shot but no joy.
Trigger jabs Sanel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanel moves away.
Trigger swings for the body but Sanel moves out of range.
Sanel rushes Trigger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanel blocks a body shot from Trigger.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanel is defending well for now.
Trigger blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanel.
Trigger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trigger presses Sanel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trigger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trigger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Trigger.
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!
Trigger tries to work over Sanel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trigger lands a body punch.
Sanel looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trigger lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanel backwards.
Trigger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanel backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trigger obliges.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but Sanel blocks with his arms.
Sanel struggles to land a body shot inside as Trigger controls his hands.
Trigger landing knees to the head.
It looks like Alojz Sanel has been cut.
I was talking to Trigger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trigger prevents a body shot from Sanel.
Trigger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanel backwards.
Trigger lands a shot to the body.
Trigger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trigger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trigger can't find room to land a body shot as Sanel controls the action.
Trigger lands a body punch.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but Sanel blocks with his arms.
Sanel prevents a body shot from Trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trigger can't find room to land a body shot as Sanel controls the action.
Sanel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanel tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trigger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanel's face.
Sanel throws a punch but it's blocked by Trigger.
Trigger lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanel won't want to take too many of those.
Trigger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trigger landing knees to the head.
Sanel is rocked!
Trigger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanel is still on wobbly legs! Can Trigger finish him?
Trigger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trigger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trigger has Sanel pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Sanel is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Trigger - that's hurt Sanel badly! Oh, another knee lands and Sanel is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Sanel doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Alojz Sanel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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