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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 4074 p4p, 418 weight class) and Roku Takenaka (ranked 3949 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roku Takenaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenaka blocks a jab.
Takenaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Takenaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Takenaka also avoids with ease.
Takenaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Takenaka moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takenaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Takenaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takenaka. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Takenaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masvidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takenaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takenaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Masvidal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Takenaka misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenaka ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Takenaka moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal scores with a jab. Takenaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masvidal throws a jab when Takenaka was well out of range.
A punch combination from Takenaka misses.
Takenaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takenaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal cracks Takenaka with a good jab.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takenaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takenaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masvidal circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takenaka.
Takenaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takenaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takenaka jabs at Masvidal's body.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal catches Takenaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takenaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Takenaka ducks down to avoid it.
Takenaka unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takenaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takenaka on the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a hook but Takenaka avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Takenaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masvidal takes a swing at Takenaka's ribcage but misses.
Takenaka unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takenaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masvidal to score with a decent uppercut.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Takenaka works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka misses the jab.
Takenaka moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Takenaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takenaka gets a takedown into half guard.
Masvidal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Takenaka throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up 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!
Takenaka lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masvidal defends it nicely.
Masvidal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takenaka under the eye.
Takenaka is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Takenaka slips the punch.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Takenaka's shoulder, as Takenaka tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal throws a good cross that connects.
Takenaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takenaka in his tracks.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
Masvidal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takenaka sprawling to the canvas! Takenaka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masvidal finish him?!
Takenaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Takenaka moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takenaka on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takenaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takenaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Takenaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takenaka throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takenaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masvidal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takenaka. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takenaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal jabs Takenaka right on the nose. Takenaka blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a right hand to the body.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Takenaka.
Takenaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenaka swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Roku Takenaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takenaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takenaka wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal is positioning himself well to prevent Takenaka advancing to mount.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal keeping hold of Takenaka's head, controlling as best he can.
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takenaka to get the leverage.
Masvidal is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenaka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to stand up here but Takenaka is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is not content to let Takenaka control the position.
Takenaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Masvidal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masvidal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takenaka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takenaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masvidal prevents it.
Takenaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Masvidal stalling against the cage.
Takenaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masvidal after a bit of a struggle.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Masvidal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takenaka uses from the top position.
Nate Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal pulls Takenaka in to control the position.
Takenaka trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Takenaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal controlling Takenaka's posture.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Takenaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal looking for a sweep. Not yet Masvidal, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takenaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takenaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takenaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takenaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takenaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masvidal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Takenaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takenaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal scores with the left hand. Takenaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takenaka.
Jab from Masvidal.
Takenaka moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takenaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Takenaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takenaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenaka gets a double leg takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Takenaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Takenaka advances to half guard.
Masvidal is trying is best to control the position here.
Masvidal tries to kick Takenaka off but Takenaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masvidal controlling the position for now.
Takenaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takenaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Takenaka eventually gives up the hold.
Masvidal is not content to let Takenaka control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka is working for a kimura but Masvidal is defending it quite comfortably.
Masvidal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Takenaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Masvidal back against the cage.
Takenaka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Masvidal regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takenaka preventing the sweep.
Masvidal has control of Takenaka's left arm, preventing Takenaka from doing any damage.
Takenaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka passes into half guard.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Takenaka is controlling him
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Takenaka sits in half guard.
Takenaka prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Takenaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takenaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Takenaka prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Takenaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal is looking to escape.
Masvidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takenaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal 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.
Takenaka wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Takenaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roku Takenaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masvidal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tj White (ranked 1025 p4p, 131 weight class) and Jamie Hedger (ranked 1791 p4p, 210 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tj White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hedger!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hedger misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedger has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedger throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
It looked like White was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hedger.
Hedger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedger throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger fails with the takedown
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Hedger is now in White's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedger stops White from standing up.
Hedger stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White wants to get back to his feet but Hedger drags him back down.
White trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hedger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White tries to escape but Hedger is in control.
White takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hedger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
White is rocked!
Hedger scoring with punches from side control.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
White is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hedger is controlling him well.
Hedger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hedger on the ground.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
White taking punishment in the form of punches.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
White tries to escape but Hedger is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Hedger lands a decent elbow from side control.
White is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hedger wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is trying to get back to his feet.
Hedger is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hedger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hedger taking a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White being controlled for a moment.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Hedger working the body and head with strikes.
Hedger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hedger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
Hedger lands a nice forearm strike.
A big shot lands for Hedger! That's hurt White! Will he recover? Hedger fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Hedger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Oyalade (ranked 2730 p4p, 296 weight class) and Johnson Mecker (ranked 3970 p4p, 409 weight class). Mecker has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. Stephen Oyalade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Oyalade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnson Mecker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Mecker throws an elbow that misses.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker clinches with his opponent.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mecker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mecker wants it to stay on the feet.
Oyalade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mecker pinned against the cage. Mecker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Oyalade backs off Mecker throws a huge counter combo but Oyalade manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Oyalade wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Oyalade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mecker manages to break the clinch.
Oyalade tries to keep at a distance but Mecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyalade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oyalade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mecker defends it nicely.
Mecker drives through and clinches with Oyalade against the cage.
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mecker moves into range and clinches up with Oyalade.
Mecker has Oyalade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mecker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oyalade tumbling to the mat - Mecker dives into Oyalade's guard.
Mecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mecker stopping the sweep attempt from Oyalade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade keeping moving, preventing Mecker from controlling successfully.
Mecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oyalade has a closed guard, preventing Mecker from standing up.
Mecker wants to control from the top but Oyalade keeps moving.
Oyalade trying to keep a closed guard but Mecker is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mecker wanted to stand there but Oyalade had control of the position.
Oyalade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oyalade keeping moving, preventing Mecker from controlling successfully.
Oyalade is trying to keep Mecker in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mecker slaps away a takedown attempt from Oyalade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mecker has managed to clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson Mecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mecker darts in and clinches Oyalade up against the cage.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecker breaks the clinch.
Mecker clinches up against the cage.
Mecker manages to break the clinch.
Mecker gets a clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mecker clinches up against the cage.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker gets a clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch.
Mecker darts in and clinches Oyalade up against the cage.
Mecker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oyalade is looking for a sweep. Mecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mecker trying to control from half guard but Oyalade is working away.
Mecker wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Oyalade uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Mecker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch.
Mecker forces Oyalade back against the cage and clinches.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker closes the distance and pushes Oyalade back into the cage.
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyalade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mecker gets a clinch.
Mecker lands a nice shot to the body.
Oyalade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mecker's elbow.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mecker gets a clinch.
Oyalade tries to stall but Mecker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyalade dives in and grabs Mecker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mecker pushes down on Oyalade's head and hops out.
Mecker clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mecker manages to break the clinch.
Mecker clinches with his opponent.
Mecker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyalade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mecker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch.
Oyalade fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Mecker tries to counter it with a takedown but Oyalade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson Mecker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mecker clinches.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oyalade misses with a takedown attempt - Mecker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Oyalade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mecker clinches up with Oyalade and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mecker throws an elbow but misses.
Mecker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mecker manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mecker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mecker clinches up with Oyalade and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade tries to pull guard but Mecker holds him up against the cage and eventually Oyalade drops back down to his feet.
Mecker breaks the clinch.
Mecker takes the fight into the clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oyalade fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mecker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oyalade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mecker has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mecker has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mecker stuffs the takedown.
Mecker moves into range and clinches up with Oyalade.
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mecker rushes Oyalade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oyalade stops a takedown attempt from Mecker.
Mecker is breathing heavily.
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyalade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oyalade misses with a head kick.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Oyalade gets underhooks to prevent Mecker's takedown attempt.
Johnson Mecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mecker has closed the distance and engaged Oyalade in a clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oyalade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mecker defends well and Oyalade ends up having to push Mecker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mecker forces Oyalade back against the cage and clinches.
Oyalade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mecker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Mecker.
Mecker is pressed up against the cage. Oyalade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mecker down to the mat. Mecker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oyalade darts in looking for a takedown but Mecker gets double underhooks and turns Oyalade into the cage.
Oyalade wants to clinch.
Mecker blocks a head kick by Oyalade.
Mecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyalade misses with a takedown attempt - Mecker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson Mecker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mecker pushes Oyalade up against the cage in a clinch.
Mecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Mecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mecker moves into the clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephen Oyalade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mecker takes the fight into the clinch.
Oyalade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyalade shoots in for a double leg but Mecker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mecker unleashes a big counter combination but Oyalade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker rushes Oyalade and presses him up against the cage.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyalade cracks Mecker with an open hand slap.
Oyalade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mecker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Oyalade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mecker closes the distance and pushes Oyalade back into the cage.
Mecker breaks from the clinch.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mecker slaps away a takedown attempt from Oyalade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mecker forces Oyalade back against the cage and clinches.
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mecker instigates a clinch.
Mecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oyalade is trying to force a seperation but Mecker has the dominant position.
Mecker manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mecker avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mecker closes the distance and pushes Oyalade back into the cage.
Mecker can't get the takedown.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mecker rushes Oyalade and presses him up against the cage.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyalade tries for a takedown but Mecker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Mecker breaks the clinch.
Mecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Mecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mecker rushes Oyalade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyalade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mecker as he jumps to the side.
Mecker darts in and clinches Oyalade up against the cage.
Oyalade tries to stall but Mecker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oyalade is looking to control Mecker's arms but Mecker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oyalade has his back to the cage.
Oyalade seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Mecker is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mecker rushes Oyalade and presses him up against the cage.
Oyalade tries to score a body lock takedown but Mecker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecker closes the distance and clinches.
Oyalade fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyalade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mecker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mecker takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyalade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mecker moves into the clinch.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mecker drives through and clinches with Oyalade against the cage.
Mecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyalade tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephen Oyalade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson Mecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oyalade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mecker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson Mecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mecker 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Mecker!
Johnson Mecker opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Falcon (ranked 3199 p4p, 128 weight class) and Thomas Henrikson (ranked 3483 p4p, 140 weight class). Thomas Henrikson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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266 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Henrikson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henrikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Falcon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Henrikson regains half guard.
Falcon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Falcon throws a strike but Henrikson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henrikson is on top in guard.
Henrikson wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Henrikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falcon working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon is controlling Henrikson's posture.
Henrikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henrikson landing with the ground and pound.
Henrikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henrikson landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrikson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henrikson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henrikson trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Falcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Falcon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henrikson on the ground.
Falcon has momentary wrist control but Henrikson slips an elbow through the middle.
Falcon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Falcon tries to get out of the position.
Henrikson chips away with some ground and pound.
Falcon is trying to control the position but Henrikson postures up.
Henrikson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henrikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henrikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falcon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henrikson with a poor takedown
and Falcon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henrikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon misses with a combination
and Henrikson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Henrikson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henrikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henrikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henrikson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henrikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henrikson connects with a couple of short punches.
Henrikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henrikson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henrikson working some strikes from top position.
Henrikson throwing strikes from guard but Falcon blocks nicely.
Henrikson is in close to Falcon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrikson.
Falcon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henrikson is trying to control but can't.
Falcon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henrikson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henrikson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Falcon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henrikson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Falcon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Falcon's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henrikson controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Henrikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Falcon tests Henrikson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henrikson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Falcon tries to get to full guard but Henrikson has control of the leg.
Henrikson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henrikson is looking to pass Falcon's guard but actually Falcon recovers to full guard.
Henrikson wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrikson.
Henrikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon looking to control.
Henrikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henrikson won't allow Falcon to sweep him here.
Henrikson lands a couple of elbows.
Henrikson trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Henrikson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Henrikson from controlling successfully.
Henrikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henrikson wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Falcon is trying to control the position but Henrikson postures up.
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.
Falcon has his hands on Henrikson's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Falcon.
We've been informed that Henrikson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Falcon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Falcon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Falcon lands an elbow.
Falcon landing a few strikes.
Henrikson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Henrikson is looking for a sweep. Falcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falcon trying to control the action but Henrikson is working from the bottom.
Henrikson is doing well to control the position and prevent Falcon from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon trying to control the action but Henrikson is working from the bottom.
Falcon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Falcon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Falcon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henrikson is doing well to control the position and prevent Falcon from advancing to side control.
Falcon passes to side control.
Falcon misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrikson tries to bench press Falcon off him but Falcon keeps the position.
Thomas Henrikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henrikson some visible discomfort.
Henrikson is rocked!
Henrikson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Falcon.
You can see the frustration on Henrikson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Falcon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henrikson is still in real trouble! Can Falcon finish him?
Falcon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henrikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Henrikson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcon is trying to work for a kimura but Henrikson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Falcon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Henrikson gets the takedown into side control.
Falcon taking a bit of punishment here - Henrikson scoring with strikes.
Falcon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henrikson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henrikson wants to take a breather but Falcon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Henrikson.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Henrikson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrikson lands a couple of digs.
Henrikson trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Henrikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrikson won't allow Falcon to sweep him here.
Falcon keeping full guard, as Henrikson tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henrikson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Henrikson from controlling successfully.
Falcon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henrikson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henrikson.
Henrikson 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.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henrikson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falcon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Falcon in particular looking to stall.
Falcon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falcon prevents Henrikson from improving his position.
Henrikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falcon is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Falcon lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrikson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falcon.
Henrikson trying to control here.
Falcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henrikson's head.
Falcon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcon working over Henrikson with some ground and pound. Henrikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Henrikson is defending well.
Henrikson taking some punishment here, with Falcon in his half guard.
Henrikson manages to get to full guard.
Henrikson pulls Falcon in close to his closed guard and prevents Falcon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henrikson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing.
Henrikson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henrikson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henrikson drops an elbow to the side of Falcon's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Henrikson.
I think Henrikson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Henrikson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Rojas (ranked 2872 p4p, 311 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 3468 p4p, 367 weight class). The key to victory for Vince Rojas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rojas misses.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Daddy shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Rojas as Daddy shoots in.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Daddy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rojas is trying to break the clinch but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy breaks from the clinch.
Daddy moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daddy.
Vince Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Daddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Rojas leaves Daddy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Daddy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vince Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Daddy throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Daddy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daddy looks winded!
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daddys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Daddy shakes it off.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Rojas misses with a hook. Daddy ducked under it nicely.
Daddy goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rojas lands a jab.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas lands with a right hand.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Daddy off the cage and back into range.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Daddy shakes it off.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daddy slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws the left hand but Daddy avoids the punch easily.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Daddy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daddy defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daddy defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Daddy shakes it off.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by Daddy.
Daddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
Daddy tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas lands a really nice looking cross but Daddy seems unphased.
Vince Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Daddy needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas lands with a hook. Daddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daddy has time to react.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daddy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daddy slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Daddy wants to clinch up but Rojas keeps it at a distance.
Daddy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojas throws a hook but Daddy avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Rojas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Rojas 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.
Daddy dives in and grabs Rojas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rojas pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daddy in his tracks.
Daddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojas lands with a right hand.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Daddy slips the punch.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
Daddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daddy moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rojas is trying to control Daddy's posture but Daddy avoids it.
Daddy wants to stand but Rojas has his arm trapped.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daddy trying to control the action but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas gets back to half guard.
Rojas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rojas tries to get out of the position.
Rojas gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.
Rojas wants to stand and escape but Daddy is having none of it.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Daddy knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daddy has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Daddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Daddy moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daddy can do to turn this around?
Daddy slips under a jab from Rojas.
Daddy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rojas scores with a nice head shot.
Rojas misses with a hook. Daddy ducked under it nicely.
Rojas stuffs the takedown.
Vince Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Rojas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
Big Daddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Daddy wants to counter the offense by Rojas and move into the clinch position.
Daddy slips under a jab from Rojas.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Daddy defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Daddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Daddy walks into a left hand.
Daddy defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Daddy wants to counter with a clinch but Rojas pushes him away.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Rojas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rojas cracks Daddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daddy is looking to clinch but Rojas is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daddy.
Daddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daddy is defended easily by Rojas.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Daddy drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Daddy moved out of range nicely.
As Rojas backs off Daddy throws a huge counter combo but Rojas manages to avoid it all.
Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Daddy wants to counter with a clinch but Rojas pushes him away.
Rojas cracks Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vince Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws the left hand but Daddy avoids the punch easily.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas connects with a jab.
Daddy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Daddy with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Daddy.
Despite the aggression on Daddy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rojas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas scores with a punch to the head.
Daddy slips under a jab from Rojas.
Daddy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Daddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Daddy tries to counter with a clinch but Rojas shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daddy darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Daddy into the cage.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daddy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daddy walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daddy slips a jab from Rojas.
Daddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vince Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Daddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daddy staying out of range there.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojas, pushing him back against the cage.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daddy stalling in the clinch but Rojas improves position.
Daddy successfully pulls guard.
Rojas wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Rojas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Rojas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahmoud Modaro (ranked 2248 p4p, 270 weight class) and Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 3604 p4p, 379 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahmoud Modaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. Modaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Modaro pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to full guard here but Modaro has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rodrigues has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigues is trying to control Modaro's posture but Modaro avoids it.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodrigues holding on.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep but Modaro has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rodrigues is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modaro slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Modaro pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues is trying to control but Modaro manages to pass to mount!
That's four 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.
Rodrigues really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodrigues is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Modaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Modaro gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues is looking to control Modaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Modaro wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues is pressing down on Modaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodrigues looking for subs off his back but Modaro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodrigues looking for subs from the bottom but Modaro mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modaro prevents Rodrigues from getting the reversal.
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodrigues wants to hold on but Modaro pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues gets back to half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to control Modaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Modaro has control of the leg.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Modaro pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues looking for subs from the bottom but Modaro mounts him!
Modaro prevents Rodrigues from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Modaro keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Modaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Modaro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Modaro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Modaro is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigues looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Modaro is defending well. Rodrigues quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Modaro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodrigues celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Rodrigues!
After the fight, Samuel Rodrigues was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Grey (ranked 2207 p4p, 216 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 3057 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rambo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Grey.
Grey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Grey connects with a single shot there.
Rambo is rocked!
Grey lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Rambo out cold! Rambo is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Grey!
A relieved looking Jake Grey 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Colemadina (ranked 2013 p4p, 114 weight class) and Kurt Clark (ranked 2640 p4p, 148 weight class). Colemadina's entrance music is immortal by adema. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Clark!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colemadina.
Colemadina has been working on his balance at Mahogany Temple, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Clark.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Colemadina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Colemadina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark cracks Colemadina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colemadina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colemadina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colemadina shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Colemadina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark blocks a head kick by Colemadina.
And Clark tries to counter it with a takedown but Colemadina pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colemadina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Clark knocks Colemadina out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurt Clark!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Clark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Four (ranked 2858 p4p, 113 weight class) and Augustin Cauchy (ranked 1720 p4p, 82 weight class). Augustin Cauchy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Test Four!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustin Cauchy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cauchy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cauchy misses with a takedown
and Four counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Four could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cauchy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cauchy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Four throws a shot to the body.
Four tests Cauchy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cauchy closes the distance and clinches up with Four, looking for a takedown. Cauchy pushes Four against the cage but Four circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Test Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustin Cauchy.
Cauchy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Four.
Four defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cauchy.
Four swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cauchy has a takedown stuffed.
Four jabs Cauchy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Four.
Cauchy shoots and misses
enabling Four to counter with a crisp jab.
Cauchy looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Four keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Four.
Four throws the left hand but Cauchy avoids the punch easily.
Four misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Four throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cauchy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cauchy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Four lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cauchy at a distance.
Cauchy with a poor takedown
and Four counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Four.
Four lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cauchy circles away quickly and effectively.
Cauchy fails with the takedown
and Four counters with a nice right hand that sends Cauchy toppling to the canvas! Cauchy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Four finish him?!
Cauchy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Four delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cauchy like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Test Four!
Test Four retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skinner (ranked 1343 p4p, 168 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 2040 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Skinner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman goes for a double leg but Skinner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skinner continues to drive forward.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Bateman into the cage.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but Skinner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zack Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
Bateman fails with the takedown.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
Skinner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skinner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skinner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skinner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bateman's head.
Bateman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skinner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Skinner there.
Bateman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skinner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skinner looks to land a strike but Bateman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skinner stands up and waves to Bateman to follow him.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skinner tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bateman dives in for a single leg takedown but Skinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skinner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skinner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bateman at a distance.
Bateman looks winded!
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skinner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner drops Bateman with a beautiful combination! Bateman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skinner is looking for the KO!
Bateman is rocked!
It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Skinner feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skinner attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.
Bateman seems to have recovered his senses.
Bateman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skinner pinned against the cage. Skinner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bateman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.
Skinner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bateman.
Skinner tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skinner wants to stand and escape but Bateman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Skinner looking for a sweep. Not yet Skinner, not yet.
Bateman lands a couple of digs.
Skinner wants to get back to his feet but Bateman passes into half guard.
Skinner trying to control from the bottom.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Skinner is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bateman working over Skinner with some ground and pound. Skinner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Skinner's hands, connecting with Skinner's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman drops an elbow to the side of Skinner's head.
Skinner is staying active underneath Bateman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bateman winds up and cracks Skinner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
My spies in Brooklyn MMA inform me that Bateman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skinner is trying to stand.
Skinner tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
Skinner is trying to escape back to his feet but Bateman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Skinner is trying to control Bateman's posture but Bateman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
Bateman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skinner!
Skinner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skinner is trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman cracks Skinner with a big right hand but Skinner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Skinner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bateman is controlling him well.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner taking a bit of punishment here - Bateman scoring with strikes.
Skinner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bateman is putting a hurting on Skinner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bateman lands an elbow.
Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skinner to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman cracks Skinner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bateman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skinner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bateman working away.
Bateman working the head and body with strikes.
Skinner is trying to improve his position.
Bateman lands some shots froms side control.
Bateman scores with punches from side control.
Patrick Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skinner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bateman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skinner is looking to reverse the position.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bateman on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bateman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Skinner is not content to let Bateman control the position.
Bateman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skinner tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.
Skinner is not content to let Bateman control the position.
Bateman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skinner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skinner tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman looking to isolate an arm here. Skinner doesn't see it coming and as Bateman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bateman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman is the new welterweight champion!
Patrick Bateman 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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