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TR4: CAMARA VS. SAADES PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 1077 p4p, 142 weight class) and Akio Kurosaki (ranked 4278 p4p, 438 weight class). Durden comes to the ring accompanied by Where Is My Mind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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38
161 lbs
27 - 16 - 2 |
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176 cm
28
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kurosaki does no damage.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosaki has time to react.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Kurosaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurosaki tries to avoid it.
Kurosaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Durden takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki misses with the body kick
and Durden counters with a good low kick that Kurosaki was not able to check.
Durden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Durden moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
Durden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kurosaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Kurosaki.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Durden motions for Kurosaki to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki throws a counter combo.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Durden tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Kurosaki.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurosaki's calf.
Kurosaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden catches Kurosaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
Durden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durden is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Durden misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick there by Kurosaki.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Durden slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Durden tries to bum rush Kurosaki with a series of wild strikes but Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Durden.
Durden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki lands a big uppercut and Durden crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Durden looks OK. Kurosaki waves Durden back to his feet!
Durden is rocked!
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Kurosaki.
Durden seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurosaki tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurosaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden throws a push kick but Kurosaki slaps the foot to one side.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Kurosaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Durden digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurosaki. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
Durden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
A left lands for Durden.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Kurosaki scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden 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.
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Durden misses.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durden. Durden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Durden.
Kurosaki scores with a nice right hand.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurosaki - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kurosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Kurosaki 's knee.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a big counter head kick but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurosaki avoided it.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Kurosaki looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Durden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Durden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Kurosaki scores with a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kurosaki! Durden is out on his feet! Kurosaki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Durden is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Durden is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
A relieved looking Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 875 p4p, 56 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 1773 p4p, 106 weight class). Kron Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Rizzo 's chin.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
28 - 14 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Rizzo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rizzo is holding on for now.
Rizzo wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Rizzo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Rizzo defends it.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Rizzo is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rizzo trying to control here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzo wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva throwing shots but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Rizzo is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva with the counter takedown but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva lands a jab to Rizzo 's midsection.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a head kick.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Silva.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Rizzo controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva won't allow Rizzo to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Rizzo is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rizzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzo swivels and escapes.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kron Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rizzo sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is thwarting Rizzo 's attempts to control the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Rizzo working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Rizzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rizzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rizzo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Rizzo to sweep him here.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Rizzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.
Rizzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Rizzo any problems.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva trying to control from Rizzo 's half guard. Rizzo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Rizzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva passes Rizzo 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rizzo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rizzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rizzo looking to control.
Rizzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Rizzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rizzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rizzo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up.
Rizzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rizzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rizzo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rizzo is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rizzo defending well though.
Silva wants to take a breather but Rizzo is having none of it.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Rizzo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to advance to full mount but Rizzo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rizzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rizzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
After the fight, Kron Silva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1984 p4p, 227 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 1036 p4p, 136 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Somebody Gonna Get It blaring out of the sound system. Magomedov has chosen Evangelion OST - The Beast II as his entrance music. Marat Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
166 lbs
33 - 41 - 3 |
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33
160 lbs
21 - 11 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
33 - 41 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown walks into a jab.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Magomedov is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two 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.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov misses with punches from the back.
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to escape the position.
Magomedov is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown is really stuck here.
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown misses with the body kick
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick.
Brown shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Brown'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown passes into half guard.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown trying to control the action but Magomedov just sinks the hooks in.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Magomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Magomedov is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.
Marat Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Magomedov is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown continues to stall.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to keep Brown in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1012 p4p, 55 weight class) and William Volkov (ranked 2400 p4p, 97 weight class). Nikil Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark Horse - Andrew Baena. Volkov has chosen Parkway Drive - Dark Days as his entrance music. Kenrick Nikil Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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292 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nikil Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nikil Jr 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.
Nikil Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikil Jr prevents Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Nikil Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nikil Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikil Jr cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.
Nikil Jr wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Nikil Jr drops back looking for a leg! Volkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkov manages to kick Nikil Jr off! Nikil Jr jumps back into Volkov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Nikil Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikil Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Nikil Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikil Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nikil Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nikil Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nikil Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr pushing down on Volkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nikil Jr is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.
Nikil Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Nikil Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nikil Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkov taking some punishment here, with Nikil Jr in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Volkov is trying to stand back up but Nikil Jr is controlling him
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Nikil Jr sits in half guard.
Nikil Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikil Jr.
Nikil Jr throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Volkov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nikil Jr has cracked it and Volkov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nikil Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
Kenrick Nikil Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview.
William Volkov spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that's life folks! It happens. But I'm gonna make sure that I will bounce back and be the best in the world! And you can't teach that!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 555 p4p, 68 weight class) and Bruno Tepes (ranked 673 p4p, 90 weight class). Cole comes to the ring accompanied by Gerardo's Rico Suave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tepes misses with a looping right.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tepes tries to land a leg kick but Cole saw it coming and moves away.
Tepes checks a low kick from Cole.
Cole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tepes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cole misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Tepes wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tepes, right into the meat.
Tepes checks a leg kick.
Tepes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tepes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tepes just manages to avoid it.
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Tepes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Cole.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tepes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Tepes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Tepes misses with a looping right.
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tepess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole takes one on the button.
Tepes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cole's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cole duly obliges.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes should have avoided that one.
Tepes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes misses with a wild body shot.
Cole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tepes just manages to avoid it.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cole motions for Tepes to come forward. Cole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Tepes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.
Tepes lands a front kick.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole punishes Tepes's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Tepes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tepes if he has to take too many more of those.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Tepes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Tepes.
Tepes works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Tepes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes throws a low kick but Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole throws a series of punches but Tepes avoids them all with ease.
Tepes jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole connects with a jab.
Cole scores with a jab.
Tepes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cole. Cole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole works the jab nicely.
Tepes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cole to score with a decent uppercut.
Cole walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Tepes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole tries to work over Tepes's front leg with a kick but Tepes checks it.
Tepes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tepes throws a lazy body kick
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes moves out of range of the body kick from Cole.
Tepes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tepes.
Tepes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Cole.
Cole blocks a low kick nicely.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Tepes avoids the head kick by Cole.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes as he connects with a hook.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes scores with a nice strike.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Tepes's head.
Cole takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Tepes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole misses with a hook
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole thuds a left hand into Tepes's body.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes.
Tepes connects with a crisp jab.
Tepes throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Cole lands a nice shot that snaps Tepes's head back.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Tepes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cole checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes scores with a hook.
Tepes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body punch from Tepes.
A jab from Cole misses.
Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Cole swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Cole tries to bum rush Tepes with a series of wild strikes but Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Cole.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Tepes cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Tepes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cole moves away from the strike by Tepes.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tepes is looking to score with low kicks.
Tepes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cole will feel that in the morning.
Tepes blocks a low kick nicely.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes checks a low kick from Cole.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes checks a leg kick.
Tepes lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Tepes throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Cole.
Tepes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tepes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tepes misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Tepes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cole.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Cole throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes misses with a leg kick.
Cole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tepes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Tepes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes staying out of range there.
Cole will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Tepes lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the ropes and back into range.
Cole throws a leg kick but Tepes checks it.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes throws a front kick that sends Cole stumbling back into the ropes.
Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes misses with a shot to the body
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tepes throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Tepes only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand.
Cole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tepes misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cole 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Tepes throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Cole.
Tepes with a jab.
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Tepes throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Tepes misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Tepes checks a low kick from Cole.
Tepes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tepes misses.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Tepes misses
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Tepes lands with an overhand left.
Cole throws a push kick but Tepes slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes throws a low kick but Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes can pounce on him.
Tepes scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole looks to land a combination but Tepes avoids it well.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tepes thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes cracks Cole with a good jab.
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 Rico Cole.
Well Cole 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
Our winner, Rico Cole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 370 p4p, 53 weight class) and Shi Fu Tu (ranked 728 p4p, 86 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with Skepta - Top Boy blaring out of the sound system. Fu Tu has chosen Klendathu drop as his entrance music. 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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu Tu.
Bishop motions for Fu Tu to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu Tu blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Fu Tu, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Bishop throws a push kick but Fu Tu slaps the foot to one side.
Fu Tu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Fu Tu throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Fu Tu fakes the leg kick and cracks Bishop in the body.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
Bishop sets himself, and Fu Tu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bishop avoids it this time.
Fu Tu looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Fu Tu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Fu Tu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fu Tu has time to react.
Fu Tu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fu Tu works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu gets caught napping as Bishop dives in and scores a takedown. Fu Tu manages to retain guard.
Fu Tu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fu Tu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fu Tu avoid being mounted?
Fu Tu is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Fu Tu defends it.
Fu Tu manages to get to full guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Fu Tu is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard.
Bishop has his foot on Fu Tu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fu Tu works his way back into a safe position though.
Bishop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fu Tu defends it easily.
Fu Tu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fu Tu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.
Bishop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fu Tu is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fu Tu in particular looking to stall.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fu Tu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Fu Tu. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Fu Tu tried to score with a low kick but Bishop checks it.
A big left from Bishop misses.
And Fu Tu tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fu Tu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Fu Tu's guard.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu controlling the position.
Bishop trying to control but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop is pushing down on Fu Tu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fu Tu is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fu Tu keeping control of the position.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Bishop seems content to control.
Fu Tu wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Fu Tu is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fu Tu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Fu Tu wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fu Tu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fu Tu is looking to sweep but instead, Bishop has passed into half guard.
Bishop uses his free foot to push down on Fu Tu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fu Tu.
Bishop looking to secure an arm triangle but Fu Tu defends it well.
Fu Tu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fu Tu tries to control Bishop's head but Bishop pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Fu Tu is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop 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 Jack Bullet (ranked 985 p4p, 51 weight class) and Nicolas Muller (ranked 602 p4p, 29 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bullet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bullet lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Bullet scores with a jab.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller jabs Bullet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bullet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws a head kick but Bullet moves out of range.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullet.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Bullet's shoulder, as Bullet tries to avoid the shot.
Bullet misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bullet does it's job there.
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Bullet takes the fight into the clinch.
Bullet has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Bullet lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a right hand.
Bullet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bullets head.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bullet.
Bullet lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullet blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bullet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Bullet.
A shot in the inside from Bullet.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Bullet has Muller pressed against the ropes, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bullet avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Bullet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Muller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bullet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bullet thows a leg kick but Muller checks it
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullet throws a big shot that misses.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
A lazy left from Bullet finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a right hand
and Bullet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Nicolas Muller's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet misses with a wild combination.
Bullet throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller tries to clinch but Bullet moves out of range.
Muller cracks Bullet with a good jab.
Muller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Bullet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muller lands a big right hand that sends Bullet crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves Bullet back to his feet!
Muller lands a big right hand that sends Bullet crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves Bullet back to his feet!
Bullet is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller fakes the body blow, causing Bullet to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bullet goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Friman (ranked 394 p4p, 25 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 201 p4p, 13 weight class). Kubota has chosen Devilman No Uta (1972) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Friman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota catches Friman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota is looking to slow Friman down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Friman saw that one coming.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Friman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubota sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Friman throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Friman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friman at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kubota back to the ropes. Friman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Friman moved away.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Friman is out of range.
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kubota walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
A punch lands to the side of Friman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Kubota.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Friman. Beautiful body shot.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Friman scores with a nice strike.
Friman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kubota at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Friman moves into range and clinches up with Kubota.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friman misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
A short uppercut from Friman.
Friman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Kubota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Friman looking to stall.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota presses Friman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friman.
Kubota breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Kubota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman tries to counter with a takedown but Kubota is quick to defend against it.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Friman sizes up Kubota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Friman throws a series of punches but Kubota avoids them all with ease.
Friman cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Friman drives through and clinches with Kubota against the ropes.
Friman blocking some punches.
Kubota lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Friman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman lands a body punch.
Friman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota letting Friman take a breather here.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota manages to break the clinch.
Kubota throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friman swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Friman fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Friman trying to control the position but instead, Kubota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Friman into the ropes.
Kubota working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Friman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Friman ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Friman misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friman gets a clinch.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friman has him pressed against the ropes.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Friman.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Kubota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Friman controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friman manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Kubota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kubota gets tackled into the ropes by Friman. Friman maintains the clinch.
Friman lands with a right to the head.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubota.
Friman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Friman.
Takeru Kubota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kubota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Friman.
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friman looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Friman steps away.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kubota throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Friman blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Kubota is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kubota throws a head kick that Friman semi-blocks.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubota thuds his right hand into Friman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Friman defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Friman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kubota if he has to take too many more of those.
Friman misses with a low kick.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Friman throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Friman steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Friman tries for a takedown but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman checks a low kick from Kubota.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubota tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kubota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Kubota has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily.
Friman tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kubota's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Friman.
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Friman's head but Friman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman misses the jab.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kubota connects with a right hand. Friman shakes it off.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Friman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Friman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Friman checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friman with a hook.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kubota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kubota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Friman lands a jab to Kubota's midsection.
A low kick from Kubota misses
and Friman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Friman's legs.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friman avoids the body shot from Kubota.
It looked like Friman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Friman misses with the combination.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Friman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick from Kubota.
Friman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kubota.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman gets through Kubota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubota sprawls well. He's pushed Friman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friman clinches with his opponent.
Friman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kubota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Friman's head back.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Friman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Friman throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Friman cracks Kubota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friman is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Friman.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Friman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws a wild body kick that Friman sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Kubota throws a head kick that Friman semi-blocks.
Kubota misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Kubota throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kubota slips under a jab from Friman.
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman jabs Kubota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota thumps Friman with a low kick.
Kubota throws a push kick but Friman slaps the foot to one side.
Friman throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
Friman prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Friman tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Kubota misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Friman blocking some punches.
Friman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friman controls the pace.
Friman cracks Kubota with a solid left hand.
Friman wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Kubota wants to stand up but Friman is controlling him.
Friman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friman cracks Kubota with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kubota.
Kubota is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Kubota taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
Kubota is looking to escape.
Friman working Kubota over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Friman.
Friman stops Kubota from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Friman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota has hold of Friman's hands but Friman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
Kubota pushes Friman off and gets back to his feet.
Kubota throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
Friman cracks Kubota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Friman blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Friman's head back.
Good work by Friman as he checks the leg kick.
Friman blocks a jab.
Friman throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota throws a body kick that misses
and Friman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kubota's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubota is on top in guard.
Kubota wants to get up but he can't break Friman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Friman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is pushing down on Friman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Friman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kubota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kubota tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Friman.
Friman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Friman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubota is one step ahead there.
Friman is working hard here to advance position.
Friman has a closed guard, preventing Kubota from standing up.
Kubota stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman had his way with Takeru Kubota in that round.
That's time! Friman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Friman.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kubota.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman misses with a body kick.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Friman throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Friman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubota scores with a hook.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kubota misses with a body punch
and Friman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Kubota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.
Friman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Friman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Friman's legs.
Kubota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kubota manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Friman stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kubota is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman distracts Kubota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman works over Kubota with some ground and pound from guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet but Friman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kubota trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer.
Friman is stalling in the full guard.
Kubota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman won't allow Kubota to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Friman misses.
Friman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kubota to the ground. Friman is now in Kubota's guard.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
Kubota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oskar Friman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Kubota is keeping the position.
Kubota wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
Kubota is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Friman dives into side control.
Friman wants to control but Kubota is keeping him busy.
Kubota takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kubota has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeru Kubota 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 18708 p4p, 208 weight class) and Simon Udovich (ranked 2160 p4p, 93 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Udovich's choice of entrance music: Godzilla Remix. Simon Udovich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Peterson's chin.
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Udovich!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udovich misses with a looping right.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Udovich throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson lands a head shot.
Udovich misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson. That's going to slow Udovich down.
Udovich sends Peterson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Udovich is motioning to the referee to let Peterson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Udovich misses.
Udovich loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Peterson.
Udovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Udovich is rocked!
We've been informed that Udovich 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Udovich misses the target.
Udovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
Peterson is looking to slow Udovich down with leg kicks.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Udovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Udovich is looking to close the distance but Peterson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Udovich crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Udovich is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). George Peterson!
As George Peterson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want the fucking BELT! It's my time. Quality over quantity. If you want to win, knock the motha f***a out! '.
Simon Udovich spoke after the fight, saying 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 264 p4p, 42 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 601 p4p, 90 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camara will feel that in the morning.
Saades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara moves into range and clinches up with Saades.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saades.
Saades looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Saades fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Camara.
A short left from Camara.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Camara back against the ropes.
Saades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Saades fails to land.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Saades swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades blocking some punches.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Saades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Camara back against the ropes.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saades misses with some punches.
Camara cracks Saades with a nice body shot.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saades.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Camara back against the ropes.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saades is rocked!
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara presses Saades against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saades prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Saades controls his hands.
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara gets through Saades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saades pushes Camara back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Camara back against the ropes.
Camara pushes Saades back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Saades is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saades seems to have recovered his senses.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Camara lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with the head strike.
A short right from Camara.
Camara lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Saades to his knees! Camara keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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