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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Morozov (ranked 1961 p4p, 252 weight class) and Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 2937 p4p, 356 weight class). Morozov comes to the cage accompanied by Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Morozov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morozov connects with a nice looking jab.
Morozov slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Morozov counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morozov clinches up with Van Wijnbergen and pushes him back against the cage.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Van Wijnbergen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morozov can't get the takedown.
Morozov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morozov jumps guard but Van Wijnbergen stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morozov tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Morozov sees coming a mile off.
Morozov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morozov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls and moves away.
Morozov slips a jab and a cross from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Morozov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but Morozov seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Morozov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen thuds a left hand into Morozov's body.
Morozov scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Wijnbergen should have avoided that one.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right and a left that Morozov avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot that snaps Morozov's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morozov.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morozov counters with a takedown into side control.
Morozov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is working Van Wijnbergen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morozov swings around for an armbar but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morozov's guard.
Morozov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morozov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Wijnbergen defends it easily.
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Wijnbergen is aware though and is defending well.
Van Wijnbergen looking to pass the guard.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Wijnbergen defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morozov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Wijnbergen stacks Morozov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Wijnbergen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Wijnbergen content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Van Wijnbergen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Morozov's head but Morozov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Van Wijnbergen misses
and Morozov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morozov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morozov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morozov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morozov is looking to land body kicks.
Morozov misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Morozov avoids it easily.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morozov tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Morozov's ribcage but misses.
Morozov throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morozov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Morozov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morozov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Morozov moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Morozov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morozov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Morozov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen swings widly with a right hand
and Morozov counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Morozov wants to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen keeps it at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Morozov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morozov momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Morozov.
Van Wijnbergen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice looking combination but Morozov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morozov counters with a series of strikes. Van Wijnbergen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morozov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morozov is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morozov.
Oh Morozov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Wijnbergen cracks Morozov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Morozov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Van Wijnbergen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Morozov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Fedor Morozov was interviewed post fight and said 'i want rematch'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Brownie (ranked 2346 p4p, 281 weight class) and Jushin Thunder (ranked 1620 p4p, 207 weight class). Jushin Thunder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jushin Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Brownie.
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Thunder swings for the body but Brownie moves out of range.
Brownie with a nice cross.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Brownie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Brownie is controlling well.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brownie is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Brownie trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
Thunder taking some punishment here, with Brownie in his half guard.
Brownie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brownie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder tries to roll over but Brownie keeps him under control.
Thunder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brownie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brownie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brownie.
Brownie slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Brownie moves away and avoids it.
Brownie misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brownie cracks Thunder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thunder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brownie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That has opened up Jushin Thunder's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Brownie closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder tries to break free but Brownie pushes him back against the cage.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brownie just leaning against Thunder, taking a breather.
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.
Brownie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Brownie.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brownie just leaning against Thunder, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder is trying to force a seperation but Brownie has the dominant position.
Brownie throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brownie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brownie throws a big shot that misses.
Brownie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
A big right from Thunder misses.
Brownie scores with a nice strike.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brownie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thunder!
Thunder is trying to control Brownie's posture but Brownie avoids it.
Brownie tries to score with some ground and pound. Thunder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brownie in side control, throwing shots but Thunder defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie tries to advance position but instead Thunder slips a leg back in to half guard.
Brownie winds up and cracks Thunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie working the head and body with strikes.
Brownie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunder tries to roll over but Brownie keeps him under control.
Thunder has his hands clasped together around Brownie's back. He's all about the action.
Brownie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brownie is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brownie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thunder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie postures up in Thunder's guard and throws a big left but Thunder blocks it.
Brownie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thunder pulls Brownie in close to prevent any damage.
Brownie throws a big elbow that misses.
Brownie postures up and lands a big shot to Thunder's brow.
The cut above Jushin Thunder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brownie trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie is really struggling to control Thunder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brownie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thunder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Shaun Brownie is winning the standup battle so far.
Brownie looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Brownie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaun Brownie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brownie misses with a hook.
Thunder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Brownie saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie misses with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brownie.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Brownie slips the punch.
Brownie throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Brownie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brownie misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Thunder misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaun Brownie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thunder tries to bum rush Brownie with a series of wild strikes but Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brownie shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brownie.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
Thunder gets caught napping as Brownie dives in and scores a takedown. Thunder manages to retain guard.
Brownie stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brownie trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jushin Thunder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jushin Thunder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1285 p4p, 152 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 2046 p4p, 232 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody Gonna Get It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
35 - 43 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riku gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brown postures up in Riku's guard and throws a big left but Riku blocks it.
Riku is adopting a defensive guard.
Riku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Riku sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Riku postures up.
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Riku has managed to pass to side control instead.
Riku controls the position.
Brown regains half guard.
Riku decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brown swings for the body but Riku moves out of range.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Riku feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Riku throws out a powerful jab.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Riku's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riku taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Riku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Riku is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riku trying to control from the bottom.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown is trying to control. Riku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riku trying to control but Brown postures up.
Riku gets back to full guard.
Brown is working Riku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Riku keeps moving.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Riku being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Riku blocks nicely.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riku keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown lands a head kick!
Riku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riku moves away from the strike by Brown.
Riku misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riku counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Riku misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Riku manages to avoid it.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riku.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown thumps Riku with a low kick.
Riku lands a head kick!
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown checks a leg kick.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Riku misses.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riku's guard.
Riku manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown has hold of one of Riku's legs. Riku is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Riku is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown postures up.
Brown stands up over Riku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Riku keeps moving.
Riku is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Riku pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Riku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riku moves away.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riku looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riku is trying to control but can't.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Riku wants to get back to full guard.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lazuran Riku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Riku.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Riku throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Riku swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riku throws a one two combo.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riku counters with a straight that turns Brown's legs to rubber! Riku pushes forward with more strikes and Brown goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brooksbank (ranked 3984 p4p, 374 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 1469 p4p, 168 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank misses with a kick to the body.
Brooksbank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussain throws Brooksbank to one side and escapes!
Hussain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooksbank doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Brooksbank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Brooksbank pulls guard effortlessly.
Hussain wants to get up but he can't break Brooksbank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooksbank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hussain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooksbank is proving hard to escape from.
Hussain wants to stand and escape but instead Brooksbank has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain keeping full guard, as Brooksbank tries to pass.
Brooksbank won't allow Hussain to get back to his feet.
Hussain keeping full guard, as Brooksbank tries to pass.
Hussain wants to stand and escape but Brooksbank is having none of it.
Hussain is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brooksbank dives into side control.
Brooksbank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hussain!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooksbank trying to control but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Brooksbank's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brooksbank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brooksbank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussain really wants to buck Brooksbank off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to stand but he's just given Brooksbank his back.
Brooksbank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hussain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hussain for a finish.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but Brooksbank has full control of the position and if anything, Hussain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brooksbank trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank is looking for the choke from the back position but Hussain is controlling his hands well.
Hussain is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
A combination from Brooksbank does no damage.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooksbank.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hussain! But no joy.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooksbank pushes Hussain up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooksbank slips under a jab.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank moves out of range of the body kick.
Brooksbank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Brooksbank.
Hussain throws a hook but Brooksbank avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Hussain.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hussain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Brooksbank will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hussain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brooksbank fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hussain misses.
Brooksbank attempts a counter takedown but Hussain avoids it well and moves away.
Brooksbank takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Brooksbank darts in looking for a takedown but Hussain gets double underhooks and turns Brooksbank into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Hussain. That snapped Brooksbank's head back.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Brooksbank.
Hussain leaves Brooksbank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hussain.
Hussain tries to clinch but Brooksbank is having none of it.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooksbank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooksbank walks into a left hand.
Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooksbank fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Brooksbank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain managing to block the knees to the body from Brooksbank.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Brooksbank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hussain defends well and Brooksbank ends up having to push Hussain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brooksbank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Brooksbank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Brooksbank.
Hussain moves into the clinch successfully.
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Brooksbank tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Brooksbank moved out of range.
Brooksbank tries to counter with a takedown but Hussain is quick to defend against it.
Hussain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brooksbank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Hussain rushes Brooksbank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooksbank pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooksbank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain wanted to stand there but Brooksbank had control of the position.
Brooksbank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussain defends it easily.
Hussain tries to stand but Brooksbank is controlling from the bottom.
Hussain preventing the sweep.
Hussain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brooksbank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hussain throws Brooksbank to one side and escapes!
Hussain checks a low kick from Brooksbank.
Hussain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Brooksbank circles away.
Hussain with a nice cross.
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a takedown. Hussain tries to sprawl out of it but Brooksbank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hussain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hussain closes the distance and pushes Brooksbank back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Brooksbank uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain lands the left hand.
Brooksbank moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Brooksbank tries to counter with a takedown but Hussain is quick to defend against it.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooksbank.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and Brooksbank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hussain won't be happy with that.
Hussain bucks up and tries to throw Brooksbank off but instead Brooksbank has got his back!
Dave Brooksbank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussain is keeping busy.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hussain rushes Brooksbank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Brooksbank has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooksbank just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hussain to keep the fight standing.
Brooksbank has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hussain uses from the top position.
Brooksbank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hussain is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank is working an open guard so Hussain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brooksbank gets a double leg takedown into Hussain's guard.
Hussain is wriggling around but Brooksbank manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain pushes Brooksbank off looking to stand but Brooksbank dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank wants to pass the guard but Hussain is defending well.
Brooksbank passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brooksbank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hussain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brooksbank wants to control the pace but Hussain is squirming around nicely.
Hussain is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Hussain really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brooksbank wants to control the pace but Hussain is squirming around nicely.
Brooksbank is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to stand but he's just given Brooksbank his back.
Hussain trying to get back to his feet but Brooksbank is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Hussain right now.
Hussain is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hussain manages to escape to his feet.
Hussain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hussain misses with a looping right.
Hussain scores with a nice strike.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooksbank was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Hussain clinches up with Brooksbank and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Hussain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Brooksbank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Brooksbank has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank breaks from the clinch.
Brooksbank walks into a stiff left hand from Hussain.
Hussain throws a jab when Brooksbank was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Brooksbank.
I think Brooksbank 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Brooksbank!
An out of breath Dave Brooksbank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Trujillo (ranked 2219 p4p, 271 weight class) and Jan Paul Valens (ranked 1518 p4p, 197 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Paul Valens!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Valens blocks the leg kick.
Valens tries to move into range but Trujillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trujillo.
Trujillo misses the jab.
Trujillo swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo cracks Valens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Trujillo.
Trujillo with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the head.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Valens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trujillo cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Trujillo finds it's way through Valens's defenses.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
A low kick from Trujillo is predictable there
and Valens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trujillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Valens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valens's back!
Trujillo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens just looking to survive in the bad position.
Trujillo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Trujillo lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo scores with strikes from the back.
Valens avoids the strikes from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands punches and elbows.
Trujillo is looking to control Valens but Valens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Trujillo keeps control of the position easily here as Valens tries to buck him off.
Trujillo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Trujillo wants to control but Valens is keeping busy.
Trujillo throwing sloppy strikes.
Trujillo punches Valens on the ear.
Trujillo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the head.
Trujillo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Valens could be in trouble here!
Trujillo scores with punches to the body.
Valens is trapped and Trujillo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Valens tries to roll but Trujillo sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Valens.
Valens trying to control but not successfully.
Trujillo lands punches and elbows.
We've been informed that Valens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valens is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Valens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trujillo.
Trujillo scores with punches and elbows.
Valens is keeping busy.
Trujillo punishes Valens with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trujillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trujillo swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Valens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trujillo, as that shot connected.
Trujillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valens lands a glancing blow to the side of Trujillo's head.
Valens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trujillo feints and as Valens raises his hands in defense, Trujillo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens is trying to keep Trujillo in close.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving.
Trujillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trujillo stands up over Valens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trujillo works over Valens with some ground and pound from guard.
Valens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Valens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trujillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trujillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trujillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trujillo has managed to get both his arms back between Valens's legs - danger averted.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trujillo defends it easily.
Valens is breathing heavily.
Trujillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trujillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valens's head.
Trujillo cracks Valens with a solid left hand.
Trujillo lands a couple of elbows.
Trujillo passes Valens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trujillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Valens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trujillo is nestled in close to Valens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valens is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
Trujillo is really struggling to control Valens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trujillo connects with a nice short shot to Valens's temple.
Valens taking some punishment here, with Trujillo in his half guard.
Trujillo drops an elbow to the side of Valens's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens is trying to control but can't.
Trujillo controlling the action here.
Trujillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trujillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valens's head.
Trujillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valens tries to roll over but Trujillo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trujillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Trujillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Trujillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Trujillo's shoulder, as Trujillo tries to avoid the shot.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Trujillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valens at a distance.
Valens lands with an uppercut that bounces Trujillo off the cage and back into range.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Trujillo takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Trujillo misses.
Trujillo scores with a shot to the body.
Valens tries to land a front kick but Trujillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valens's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens shoots in but Trujillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens tries to clinch but Trujillo is having none of it.
Valens throws a head kick but Trujillo moves out of range.
Valens throws a good cross that connects.
Valens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trujillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Valens looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
Valens throws a head kick but Trujillo moves out of range.
Valens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valens.
Trujillo blocks a jab.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valens sprawls well. Valens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trujillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo tries to score with a low kick but Valens moves his leg out of the way.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Valens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trujillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trujillo lands a couple of elbows.
Trujillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Trujillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens can't keep his opponent in guard - Trujillo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trujillo is nestled in close to Valens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valens is rocked!
Trujillo is nestled in close to Valens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valens is still in real trouble! Can Trujillo finish him?
Valens taking some punishment here, with Trujillo in his half guard.
Trujillo is looking for a kimura here.
Valens is refusing to be controlled, as Trujillo sits in half guard.
Trujillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominic Trujillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Trujillo seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens seems to have recovered his senses.
Valens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trujillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valens manages to get to full guard.
Trujillo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Trujillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trujillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Our winner, Dominic Trujillo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 1116 p4p, 131 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 2744 p4p, 293 weight class). Gai comes to the cage accompanied by Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy. Nando Vasquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
166 lbs
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155 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
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Vasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gai misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gai takes one to the chin there.
Vasquez misses with a head kick.
Gai misses with a low kick.
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Vasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gai. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Gai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasquez. That's going to slow Gai down.
Gai wants to slow Vasquez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gai defending well as Vasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Gai is looking to counter punch.
Gai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Gai catches Vasquez right on the button with a cross.
Gai throws a body kick that misses.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasquez lands a nice hook to Gai's body. Gai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Gai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Vasquez.
Gai needs to keep his hands up - Vasquez had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez throws a big shot that misses.
Gai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gai.
Vasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai throws a lazy head kick
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gai will feel that in the morning.
Vasquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
Gai misses the shot to the body.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasquez swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai misses with a leg kick
and Vasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vasquez takes a step back to recover.
Vasquez lands a head kick. Gai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gai misses with a kick to the body.
Gai misses with a hook to the body
and Vasquez counters with a crisp one two that drops Gai! Vasquez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gai to his feet! Gai is in big trouble!
Gai is rocked!
Gai gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Vasquez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
A relieved looking Nando Vasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nomor Gai had this to say: 'Sorry Fans About The Lost, Ill Get The Belt Back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brand (ranked 2385 p4p, 238 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 5941 p4p, 416 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Brand has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 57 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brand is trying to get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brand is trying to buck Eikmeyer off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brand tries to escape but Eikmeyer is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Eikmeyer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eikmeyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eikmeyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eikmeyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Eikmeyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Brand is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eikmeyer prevents Brand from escaping the position.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eikmeyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eikmeyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eikmeyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eikmeyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
Brand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eikmeyer on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brand wants to get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Eikmeyer 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.
Eikmeyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brand stuffs the takedown attempt from Eikmeyer. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brand is fending him off so far but Eikmeyer persists. Nope, Brand circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brand as he jumps to the side.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Eikmeyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eikmeyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brand defends well and Eikmeyer ends up having to push Brand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand works Eikmeyer's body with a nice hook.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Brand jabs at Eikmeyer's body.
Brand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Eikmeyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brand throws a series of punches but Eikmeyer avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand lands a lovely overhand right.
Brand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Brand as he connects with a hook.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Eikmeyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Brand misses with a body punch
and Eikmeyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eikmeyer darts in looking for a takedown but Brand gets double underhooks and turns Eikmeyer into the cage.
Brand lands a body shot.
Brand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eikmeyer on the side of the head.
Brand lands with a good body shot.
Eikmeyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand misses with a right hand
and Eikmeyer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eikmeyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Eikmeyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eikmeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brand is keeping the position for now.
Brand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brand prevents the takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Brand manages to get underhooks.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Brand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Brand manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eikmeyer can't get the takedown.
Eikmeyer keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Brand manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brand can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand is trying to break free.
Eikmeyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Brand tries to circle away but Eikmeyer has him pinned against the cage.
Eikmeyer has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eikmeyer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brand regains guard immediately.
Eikmeyer won't allow Brand to get back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brand manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Eikmeyer won't allow it.
Eikmeyer looking for a takedown.
Eikmeyer is looking for a takedown.
Brand tries to break free but Eikmeyer pushes him back against the cage.
Brand tries to circle away but Eikmeyer has him pinned against the cage.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand wants to break free but Eikmeyer has control.
Brand prevents the takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer wants a takedown.
Brand is trying to break free.
Eikmeyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Eikmeyer has double underhooks.
Brand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brand misses with a double jab.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand throws a shot to the body.
Brand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Brand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brand dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Brand misses with a double jab.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eikmeyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brand swivels and escapes.
Brand lands a really nice looking cross but Eikmeyer seems unphased.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand drops Eikmeyer with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brand follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dulles Bush (ranked 1459 p4p, 168 weight class) and Oenomaus Doctore (ranked 1987 p4p, 214 weight class). Doctore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
146 lbs
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31
146 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dulles Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bush.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Doctore's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctore tries to avoid it.
Bush throws a low kick but Doctore avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Doctore.
Bush has Doctore up against the cage in a clinch.
Doctore presses Bush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doctore prevents a body shot from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Doctore.
Doctore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bush.
Doctore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bush working aggressively here.
Doctore prevents a body shot from Bush.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Doctore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doctore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bush throws a body punch but Doctore moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to land a leg kick but Doctore is out of range.
Doctore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bush. Doctore shrugs it off though.
Bush tries to clinch there but Doctore circles away.
Doctore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bush looks for the body kick but Doctore saw that one coming.
Bush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bush.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bush, right into the meat.
Bush throws a head kick that Doctore semi-blocks.
It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doctore! But no joy.
Doctore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctore lands a right hook to the body.
Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doctore.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush letting Doctore take a breather here.
Bush lands a nice uppercut.
Doctore blocks a body shot from Bush.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Bush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bush cracks Doctore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bush - that will leave a mark!
Doctore clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush being controlled against the cage.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doctore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doctore manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dulles Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bush throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bush throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dulles Bush is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bush does it's job there.
Bush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doctores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doctore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush takes the fight into the clinch.
Doctore keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doctore can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore stalling.
Bush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Bush throws a shot to the body.
Bush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doctore checks it well.
Bush has Doctore up against the cage in a clinch.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bush.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Doctore avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore stalls.
Doctore stalling in the clinch.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush misses with some punches.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Doctore takes a shot to the head.
Dulles Bush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bush working aggressively here.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctore.
Doctore lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doctore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Doctore controls the action.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doctore's elbow.
Bush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doctore prevents a body shot from Bush.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Doctore won't allow it.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doctore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Doctore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dulles Bush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bush scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush.
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Bush both land. Nice combination.
Doctore is rocked!
Bush scores with the left hand. Doctore knows he should have avoided that one.
Doctore is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
A good leg kick by Bush.
Bush moves into the clinch.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Bush as the two fighters clinch.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Doctore seems to have recovered his senses.
Bush scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bush digs a right hand into Doctore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doctore's gas tank.
Bush working aggressively here.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Doctore.
Bush misses with some punches.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bush.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bush.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doctore breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Doctore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Doctore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doctore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush throws a head kick that misses
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
Bush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doctore takes a step back to recover.
Bush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doctore throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries a body shot but Doctore blocks it.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush prevents Doctore from breaking the clinch.
Doctore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from Bush.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doctore.
Bush lands a nice shot that snaps Doctore's head back.
Bush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bush.
A slow jab from Doctore misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doctore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bush in his tracks.
Doctore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Doctore takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Doctore dodges the punch combination from Bush.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dulles Bush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick and Doctore moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Doctore misses.
Nice shot lands for Bush.
A left lands for Bush.
Doctore misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dulles Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dulles Bush!
A victorious Dulles Bush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 2024 p4p, 207 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 2345 p4p, 233 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Biscuit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo dives in and grabs Biscuit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biscuit pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Biscuit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Araujo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Biscuit scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo walks into a left hand.
Biscuit misses with a wild body shot.
Biscuit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Araujo tries to roll over but Biscuit keeps him under control.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Biscuit throwing shots but Araujo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow.
Biscuit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Araujo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biscuit pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo missing with punches from the bottom.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biscuit is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Biscuit tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biscuit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biscuit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biscuit has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biscuit is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biscuit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biscuit is working Araujo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biscuit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Biscuit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Biscuit pushes his legs off easily.
Araujo has his foot on Biscuit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biscuit works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biscuit with a nice head shot there.
Biscuit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Araujo throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit stalks Araujo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Araujo's face. Araujo staggers backwards, shaken.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but Biscuit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biscuit throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Biscuit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Biscuit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Araujo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Biscuit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Biscuit tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Biscuit is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biscuit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Biscuit is having none of it.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biscuit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biscuit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
Biscuit is trying is best to control the position here.
Biscuit is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Biscuit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Biscuit is working the ground and pound. Can Araujo escape?
Biscuit is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Araujo trying to control the hands but Biscuit breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo breaks Biscuit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Biscuit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Biscuit looking for a sweep. Not yet Biscuit, not yet.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Biscuit keeps moving.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard.
Araujo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo being controlled here momentarily.
Biscuit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Araujo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Biscuit has picked Araujo up and slammed him! Araujo can't keep hold of the triangle and Biscuit manages to pass to side control!
Biscuit is working Araujo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Biscuit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Araujo to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biscuit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biscuit working the head with strikes.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo tries to buck Biscuit off but Biscuit is having none of it.
Biscuit cracks Araujo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biscuit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biscuit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Biscuit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Biscuit working the head and body with strikes.
Biscuit is putting a hurting on Araujo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Araujo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo taking a bit of punishment here - Biscuit scoring with strikes.
Araujo is still in real trouble! Can Biscuit finish him?
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Biscuit keeps moving and retains side control.
Araujo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Araujo looks to move to half guard but instead Biscuit has passed into mount! Damn!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biscuit unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araujo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biscuit lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Araujo quite badly. Araujo pulls Biscuit in close trying to recover. Biscuit postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Araujo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Araujo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Schmorgen Biscuit thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 669 p4p, 83 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1565 p4p, 175 weight class). Nikil Jr has chosen Dark Horse - Andrew Baena as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nti as he avoids it easily.
Nti misses with an uppercut
and Nikil Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Nti didn't expect that.
Nti has his feet on Nikil Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nti cracks Nikil Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikil Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Nikil Jr with that takedown attempt.
Nikil Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nti pinned against the cage. Nti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samuel Nti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Nti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikil Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nti.
Nti misses with an uppercut
and Nikil Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nti sprawls well. Nti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikil Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikil Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nti.
Nikil Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikil Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikil Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nti - that landed with a thud.
Nikil Jr looks winded!
Nikil Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikil Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikil Jr's elbow.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikil Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
Nti pushes Nikil Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikil Jr or not.
Nti pushes Nikil Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nti lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti pushes Nikil Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Nikil Jr's ribcage. Nikil Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Nikil Jr controls the action.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikil Jr's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr misses with some punches.
Nikil Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikil Jr misses with some punches.
Nti gets through Nikil Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nikil Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands a shot to the body.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Nikil Jr controls the action.
Nti is working Nikil Jr over against the cage.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikil Jrs head.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Nti.
A left hand lands to the body for Nti.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Nikil Jr avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti scores with a hook to the body.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
A short left from Nti.
A short body shot lands from Nti as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikil Jr is rocked!
Nti digs a right hand underneath Nikil Jr's ribcage. Nikil Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikil Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Nti digs a right hand into Nikil Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikil Jr's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Nti.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Nti.
A right hand to the body from Nti.
Nti creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nikil Jr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nikil Jr drops to his knees and Nti pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!
Kenrick Nikil Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.
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