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PANDA 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cebu Chon (ranked 4545 p4p, 3193 weight class) and Jock Langdon (ranked 578 p4p, 449 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cebu Chon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Langdon!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chon moves away.
Langdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chon manages to avoid it.
Langdon misses with a lunging right hand
and Chon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chon misses with a head kick.
Chon throws a series of punches but Langdon avoids them all with ease.
Chon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Langdon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Langdon blocks a leg kick.
Chon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Langdon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chon is looking to land body kicks.
Langdon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langdon lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Cebu Chon has been cut.
Chon scoring well with a low kick there.
Langdon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Langdon lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Langdon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langdon throwing strikes but missing.
Chon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langdon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langdon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langdon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chon being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Langdon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chon keeping moving, preventing Langdon from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Langdon! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Langdon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chon doesn't seem phased though.
Langdon jabs at Chon's body.
Chon misses with an uppercut. Langdon saw that one coming.
It seemed like Langdon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Langdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chon moves away.
Cebu Chon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Chon misses
and Langdon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Langdon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chon. Chon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chon slips under a jab from Langdon.
Chon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Langdon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
 Chon is rocked!
Langdon lands a big elbow - Chon is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Langdon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jock Langdon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 24336 p4p, 3355 weight class) and Sebastian Rutten (ranked 667 p4p, 421 weight class). Sebastian Rutten has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Dela Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Rosa lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Dela Rosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rutten's guard.
Dela Rosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dela Rosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard.
Dela Rosa wanted to stand there but Rutten had control of the position.
Dela Rosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dela Rosa avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutten looks winded!
Dela Rosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is working Dela Rosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dela Rosa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rutten stacks Dela Rosa 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 Rutten!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Rutten is going to stand back up.
Dela Rosa trying to control here.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutten is working away from the top position though.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Rutten has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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.
Rutten looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dela Rosa gets full guard.
Dela Rosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Rosa, not yet.
Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten working some strikes from top position.
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dela Rosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Dela Rosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dela Rosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily.
Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten working the head and body with strikes.
Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rutten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Rosa, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Rutten are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
Rutten tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten working away.
Dela Rosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa is pressing down on Rutten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Ronald Dela Rosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa looks to move to half guard but instead Rutten has passed into mount! Damn!
Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Rosa gets back to half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dela Rosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Rosa.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Rosa's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
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 Ronald Dela Rosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
That's time! Dela Rosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rutten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dela Rosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Dela Rosa's guard now, I'm sure.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Rutten control the position.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Rutten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted?
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutten is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Rutten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is staying active underneath Rutten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dela Rosa has his feet on Rutten's thighs here. He's pushed Rutten off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rutten screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Dela Rosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 3732 p4p, 3950 weight class) and Chief Killer (ranked 450 p4p, 464 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Latin Thugs. Xander Machado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Killer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killer.
Machado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Killer.
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killer won't be happy with that.
Killer misses with a strike from the bottom.
Killer is trying to improve his position.
Killer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killer, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Killer is trying to escape the position but Machado is controlling the position.
Machado works to advance to full mount. Killer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Machado content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Killer is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Killer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Killer shrugs it off.
Killer tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
Machado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Machado controlling from mount.
Killer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control but Killer is having none of it.
Killer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Killer can't escape the position.
Killer keeps trying to improve his position.
Machado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Killer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Killer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Killer!
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Killer is working to get back to half guard.
Machado controlling from mount.
Killer is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado looking for a guillotine from mount but Killer is having none of it.
Machado controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Machado is trying to control. Killer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Killer wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Xander Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machado's back!
Killer lands shots from the back.
Machado has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Killer.
Machado trying to control the hands but Killer won't let him.
Killer is controlling the position but Machado somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Killer thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Machado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking for a triangle here but Machado uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machado controls the position.
Machado in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Killer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xander Machado!
Xander Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Drama (ranked 3759 p4p, 7013 weight class) and Ken Tanaka (ranked 377 p4p, 545 weight class). Drama comes into the arena with The Vicious White Kids No Lip blaring out of the sound system. Tanaka has chosen Sucker for Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Drama catches Tanaka right on the button with a cross.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnny Drama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drama throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Drama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Drama moves away and avoids it.
Drama throwing a counter right hand but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Drama misses with a body shot.
Drama throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Drama ducked under it nicely.
Drama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Drama takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drama throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Drama.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
A big right from Drama misses.
Drama misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Drama throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drama throws a sloppy body shot
and Tanaka counters with a left to the body.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka cracks Drama with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Drama looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tanaka finish him?
Drama is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drama misses with a jab to the body
and Tanaka counters with a big right hand! Oh Drama is in trouble here! Tanaka follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Tanaka!
Ken Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 3918 p4p, 2818 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 395 p4p, 298 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Goromaru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Goromaru shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goromaru's knee momentarily.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.
Goromaru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Goromaru off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goromaru. That did some damage!
Goromaru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Gracie tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goromaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Goromaru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goromaru has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goromaru has tightened it up now! Gracie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikiya Goromaru!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bellafontane (ranked 1544 p4p, 2652 weight class) and Try New (ranked 70 p4p, 120 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Bellafontane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Try New!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bellafontane throwing strikes from guard but New blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Bellafontane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bellafontane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
New wants to stand up but Bellafontane is controlling him.
Bellafontane cracks New with a solid left hand.
It looks like Try New has been cut.
Bellafontane postures up and lands a big shot to New's brow.
 New is rocked!
That has opened up Try New's cut even more.
Bellafontane stands up over New, holding on to his feet. Bellafontane throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! New is out cold! Bellafontane lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Bellafontane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Del Werthers (ranked 3028 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Martin Eugen (ranked 313 p4p, 184 weight class). Eugen has chosen Kickboxer - Advanced Training as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Eugen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werthers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eugen has Werthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Eugen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Werthers's efforts to push away.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Werthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werthers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Werthers breaks the clinch.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Werthers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eugen sprawls and moves away.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werthers.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eugen is looking to clinch.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Werthers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eugen sprawls and moves away.
Eugen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Werthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werthers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eugen has time to react.
Eugen closes the distance and pushes Werthers back into the cage.
Werthers blocks an uppercut.
Werthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werthers throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen throws the left hand but Werthers avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Werthers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eugen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eugen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Werthers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eugen wants to clinch.
Eugen lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooh!!! Eugen has knocked Werthers down with a huge combo! Eugen steps away and waves a wobbly Werthers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Werthers is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eugen takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Werthers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Werthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werthers blocking some punches.
Werthers breaks the clinch.
Werthers throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Werthers ducks into an uppercut from Eugen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 652 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Aiu BangYou (ranked 32 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Takeishi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BangYou scoring well with a low kick there.
BangYou thumps Takeishi with a low kick.
Takeishi swings for the body but BangYou moves out of range.
It seemed like BangYou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeishi connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Takeishi loads up on a big right hand but BangYou slips the punch.
BangYou cracks Takeishi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takeishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BangYou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
BangYou looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BangYou thumps Takeishi with a low kick.
BangYou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BangYou.
Takeishi misses with a straight right.
BangYou misses with a hook. Takeishi ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
BangYou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeishi darts in trying to clinch
and BangYou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BangYou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
Takeishi misses the shot to the body.
BangYou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BangYou.
Takeishi moves out of range as BangYou strikes.
BangYou misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by BangYou.
Takeishi needs to keep his hands up - BangYou had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BangYou being controlled against the cage.
BangYou blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BangYou's efforts to push away.
BangYou prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
BangYou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takeishi after a bit of a struggle.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BangYou gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi tries to work over BangYou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi backing away here, and BangYou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
BangYou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from BangYou. Takeishi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BangYou can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou darts in and clinches Takeishi up against the cage.
I was talking to Takeishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
BangYou jumps into guard, dragging Takeishi to the mat.
BangYou pushes Takeishi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
BangYou is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takeishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takeishi ducks right into an uppercut from BangYou.
BangYou gets tackled into the cage by Takeishi. Takeishi maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi avoiding damage.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BangYou's elbow.
A knee to the head by BangYou.
BangYou blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
BangYou blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi lands a left hand.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BangYou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BangYou.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi cracks BangYou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takeishi tries to move into range but BangYou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BangYou throws a hook but Takeishi blocks it.
BangYou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
BangYou looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
As BangYou tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but BangYou manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takeishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Takeishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BangYou.
Takeishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by BangYou.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
BangYou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BangYou throws a body shot but no joy.
BangYou takes one to the side of the head.
BangYou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takeishi on the side of the head.
BangYou stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
Takeishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and BangYou counters with a stiff right hand.
BangYou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi thuds his right hand into BangYou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BangYou lands a body shot.
BangYou misses with a looping right.
Takeishi has BangYou up against the cage in a clinch.
BangYou misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeishi.
BangYou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BangYou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takeishi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takeishi throws a jab when BangYou was well out of range.
BangYou defending well as Takeishi loads up on a big left hand.
BangYou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeishi lands an overhand right.
BangYou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeishi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takeishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
Takeishi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BangYou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takeishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from BangYou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi throws an overhand right that lands on BangYou's shoulder, as BangYou tries to avoid the shot.
BangYou throws the left hand but Takeishi avoids the punch easily.
BangYou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi.
Takeishi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for BangYou.
BangYou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takeishi in his tracks.
BangYou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.
BangYou takes a swing at Takeishi's ribcage but misses.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but Takeishi moved out of range nicely.
Takeishi throws a hook but BangYou avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for BangYou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takeishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BangYou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeishi. That did some damage!
BangYou misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BangYou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takeishi counters by clinching up.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
BangYou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BangYou stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeishi slips a straight right by BangYou.
BangYou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good standup being displayed there by BangYou as he connects with a hook.
Takeishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BangYou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takeishi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but BangYou manages to circle out of the way.
BangYou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takeishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BangYou throws a leg kick but Takeishi moved away.
BangYou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BangYou.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As BangYou tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but BangYou manages to avoid the attempt.
BangYou misses with a straight right.
BangYou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takeishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BangYou.
BangYou misses with an uppercut.
BangYou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takeishi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
BangYou throws a push kick but Takeishi slaps the foot to one side.
BangYou misses with a low kick.
Takeishi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takeishi throws a looping overhand right but BangYou ducks down to avoid it.
Aiu BangYou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BangYou connects with a solid leg kick.
BangYou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takeishi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
BangYou throws a chopping leg kick but Takeishi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
BangYou misses with a low kick as Takeishi jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Takeishi blocks the leg kick.
BangYou throws a leg kick
and Takeishi counters by clinching up.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
BangYou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BangYou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with a wild body shot.
BangYou takes a swing at Takeishi's ribcage but misses.
BangYou lands a leg kick that knocks Takeishi off balance momentarily.
BangYou wants to slow Takeishi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi misses with a hook
and BangYou counters with a nice body kick.
BangYou stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
BangYou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takeishi throws a jab but it's blocked by BangYou.
BangYou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeishi.
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
BangYou has hold of one of Takeishi's legs. Takeishi is fighting the takedown attempt but BangYou gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
BangYou working some strikes from top position.
BangYou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
BangYou wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
BangYou throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangYou is pushing down on Takeishi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeishi is fighting to maintain full guard but BangYou has managed to sneak the leg through.
BangYou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takeishi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BangYou is trying to work for a kimura but Takeishi is defending well.
BangYou not doing much here.
BangYou wants to control but Takeishi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
BangYou throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi lands a body shot.
Takeishi wants to clinch up but BangYou keeps it at a distance.
Takeishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou feints a counter leg kick.
BangYou keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BangYou.
BangYou misses with a left hand
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch.
BangYou has Takeishi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeishi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeishi tries to throw a body punch but BangYou avoids it by throwing Takeishi back against the cage.
BangYou has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takeishi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if BangYou can turn it around.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of BangYou's head.
BangYou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BangYou backwards.
BangYou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BangYou wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeishi won't allow it.
BangYou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BangYou missing with a left hand there. Takeishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BangYou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BangYou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
Takeishi tries to clinch there but BangYou circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
BangYou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeishi moves away from the strike by BangYou.
BangYou blocks a jab.
BangYou throws the left hand but Takeishi avoids the punch easily.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Takeishi's head but Takeishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
BangYou flicks out a counter leg kick but Takeishi steps away.
Takeishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
BangYou swings for the body but Takeishi moves out of range.
BangYou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
BangYou tests Takeishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for BangYou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takeishi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeishi pushes BangYou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but BangYou is just out of range.
BangYou misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. BangYou does a little dance to reset his feet.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Takeishi's head but Takeishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou throws the left hand but Takeishi avoids the punch easily.
Takeishi throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like BangYou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeishi misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi darts in and clinches BangYou up against the cage.
BangYou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as BangYou controls his hands.
BangYou breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangYou misses with an uppercut
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takeishi.
Takeishi stalling.
BangYou jumps guard and drags Takeishi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takeishi is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeishi is one step ahead there.
BangYou trying to keep a closed guard but Takeishi is proving a slippery customer.
BangYou wants to sweep here but Takeishi controlling him for the moment.
BangYou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Takeishi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takeishi tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BangYou wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
BangYou throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeishi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BangYou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeishi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as BangYou controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takeishi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from BangYou - the referee stops the clock and Takeishi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says BangYou. Takeishi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
As BangYou tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but BangYou manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou throws a leg kick which misses Takeishi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takeishi tries to avoid it.
Takeishi slips under a jab.
Takeishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
Takeishi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling BangYou to counter with a crisp jab.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to counter by clinching up but BangYou breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with a hook
and BangYou counters with a nice uppercut.
BangYou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeishi.
Takeishi moves out of range of the body kick from BangYou.
BangYou thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi takes a swing at BangYou's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from BangYou.
BangYou cracks Takeishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Takeishi's head but Takeishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeishi. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for BangYou.
BangYou lunges at Takeishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takeishi's hand.
BangYou connects with an inside leg kick.
Takeishi slips a jab from BangYou.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Takeishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeishi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from BangYou.
Takeishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takeishi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BangYou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takeishi's knee momentarily.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut.
BangYou misses with a hook.
BangYou lands with a straight right. Takeishi didn't see that one coming.
Takeishi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BangYou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BangYou. That one must have hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
BangYou lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for BangYou.
Takeishi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BangYou.
Takeishi misses with a hook. BangYou ducked under it nicely.
Takeishi misses with a jab to the body
and BangYou counters with a head kick that wobbles Takeishi - left then right he sways and one more bomb from BangYou sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiu BangYou!
Aiu BangYou is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Aiu BangYou 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Jun (ranked 528 p4p, 1373 weight class) and Takayama Yataro (ranked 31 p4p, 82 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhang Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takayama Yataro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Yataro.
Jun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Jun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jun staying out of range there.
Jun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro scores with a jab.
Yataro scores with a nice head shot.
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Jun moved out of range nicely.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yataro.
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Jun moved out of range.
Jun tries to counter with a takedown but Yataro is quick to defend against it.
Yataro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro misses the jab.
As Yataro tries to get set, Jun tries to push him back and clinch up but Yataro manages to avoid the attempt.
Jun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yataro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yataro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Jun from controlling successfully.
Jun is looking to work some ground and pound but Yataro has wrist control.
Jun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yataro wants to stand but Jun is controlling the position.
Jun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jun won't allow Yataro to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands a couple of elbows.
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Jun works over Yataro with some ground and pound from guard.
Jun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jun is controlling him.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Jun is having none of it.
Yataro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jun.
Jun stops Yataro from standing up.
Jun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yataro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yataro throws a big shot that misses.
Yataro takes a swing at Jun's ribcage but misses.
Jun tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro connects with the punch.
Jun feints and as Yataro raises his hands in defense, Jun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yataro wants to stand up but Jun is controlling him.
Yataro being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jun connects with a couple of short punches.
Yataro wants to stand up but Jun is controlling him.
Jun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jun postures up in Yataro's guard and throws a big left but Yataro blocks it.
Jun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yataro is looking to stand up but Jun isn't so interested in that idea.
Jun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yataro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Yataro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jun 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.
Jun stops Yataro from standing up.
Jun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Jun is having none of it.
Jun is looking to work some ground and pound but Yataro has wrist control.
Jun won't allow Yataro to get back to his feet.
Jun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jun lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yataro misses the jab.
Yataro catches Jun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jun.
Yataro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jun lands with an overhand left.
Jun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jun moves away from the strike by Yataro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun staying out of range there.
Yataro gets caught napping as Jun dives in and scores a takedown. Yataro manages to retain guard.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Jun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jun trying to control but Yataro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun throws a big elbow that misses.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jun is controlling him.
Jun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Jun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun stops Yataro from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jun closes the distance and clinches.
That's two 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.
Jun jumps guard.
Yataro wants to stand but Jun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yataro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yataro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but instead Jun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Jun passes into half guard.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
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. Jun connects with a nice short shot to Yataro's temple.
Jun is keen to just control but Yataro is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though.
Jun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yataro is refusing to be controlled, as Jun sits in half guard.
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. Jun connects with a nice short shot to Yataro's temple.
Yataro is staying active underneath Jun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jun prevents Yataro from standing back up.
Jun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jun winds up and cracks Yataro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jun stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Jun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jun prevents Yataro from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jun throwing shots but Yataro is blocking nicely.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Jun drops an elbow to the side of Yataro's head.
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yataro is trying to escape back to his feet but Jun uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jun trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom.
Yataro is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yataro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yataro can do to turn this around?
Jun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jun landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Jun dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good standup being displayed there by Yataro as he connects with a hook.
Yataro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Jun fails with the takedown
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yataro connects with a right hand. Jun shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro keeps the fight on the outside.
Jun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jun.
As Yataro tries to get set, Jun tries to push him back and clinch up but Yataro manages to avoid the attempt.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Jun tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch but Yataro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yataro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yataro throws out a powerful jab.
Takayama Yataro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Yataro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jun dives in for a single leg takedown but Yataro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Jun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yataro throws a body punch but Jun moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Yataro misses.
Jun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jun lands with a nice body punch.
Yataro misses with a straight right.
Yataro throws a jab when Jun was well out of range.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jun moves away.
Yataro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jun showed some decent athleticism there.
Jun trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jun.
Jun prevents Yataro from standing back up.
Jun working over Yataro with some ground and pound. Yataro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Jun seems content to control.
Jun lands strikes from half guard.
Jun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Jun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Yataro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yataro is trying to stand.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jun is keen to just control but Yataro is a slippery customer.
Jun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro pushes Jun off looking to stand but Jun dives back in and keeps control.
Jun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yataro is trying to stand.
Jun slips a nice elbow through Yataro's hands, connecting with Yataro's forehead.
Jun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Jun controlling the action here.
Jun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yataro keeps working.
Yataro looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takayama Yataro.
I think Yataro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Takayama Yataro!
A relieved looking Takayama Yataro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jussi (ranked 554 p4p, 1591 weight class) and Thomas Schubert (ranked 28 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Schubert!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussi feints and then cracks Schubert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schubert down.
Schubert tries to close the distance and clinch but Jussi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Jussi there.
It looks like Thomas Schubert has been cut.
Jussi throws a leg kick which misses Schubert's front leg but catches the back leg as Schubert tries to avoid it.
Jussi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schubert's head backwards.
Schubert misses with a takedown attempt - Jussi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jussi is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jussi lands a big uppercut and Schubert crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Schubert looks OK. Jussi waves Schubert back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jussi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schubert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schubert darts in trying to clinch
and Jussi counters with a nice right hand that sends Schubert toppling to the canvas! Schubert scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jussi finish him?!
Jussi misses with an uppercut.
Jussi throws a hook to the side of Schubert's head but Schubert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schubert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jussi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schubert! Jussi lets Schubert back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schubert tries to clinch
and Jussi scores with a counter punch that sends Schubert to the canvas! Jussi smells blood - he's punishing Schubert with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Schubert has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Jussi!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
68% |
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