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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Duarte (ranked 3614 p4p, 24712 weight class) and Jumpin Jahosafat (ranked 121 p4p, 197 weight class). Francisco Duarte has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jumpin Jahosafat!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jahosafat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duarte as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Duarte.
Duarte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jahosafat defends well and Duarte ends up having to push Jahosafat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jahosafat has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Duarte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jahosafat has picked Duarte up - he's going for a ride! Jahosafat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jahosafat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahosafat is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Duarte as he works his way to full guard.
Duarte trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahosafat controlling from the top position.
Duarte wants to stand but Jahosafat is controlling the position.
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.
Jahosafat postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jahosafat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duarte uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Duarte lands a big head kick that sends Jahosafat tumbling to the mat! Duarte takes a step backwards and waves Jahosafat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Jahosafat is rocked!
 It looks like Jumpin Jahosafat has been cut.
Jahosafat throws a body punch but Duarte moves out of range.
It looked like Duarte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jahosafat is still on wobbly legs! Can Duarte finish him?
Some wild striking there from Jahosafat.
Jahosafat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jahosafat seems to have recovered his senses.
Jahosafat thows a huge punch but Duarte dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahosafat stalling.
Jahosafat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jahosafat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jahosafat is looking to advance position but Duarte won't allow it.
Jahosafat trying to control the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Duarte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jahosafat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jahosafat's back!
Duarte not allowing Jahosafat to control his hands.
Jahosafat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Duarte is looking to control Jahosafat but Jahosafat is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jahosafat tries to roll but Duarte sticks to his back.
Jahosafat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Duarte's guard. Nice work there by Jahosafat.
Jahosafat tries to free his leg and advance position but Duarte is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Duarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jumpin Jahosafat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duarte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duarte moves into range and clinches up with Jahosafat.
Duarte drags the fight down to the ground.
Jahosafat throws a big right hand that misses.
Jahosafat tries to stand but Duarte is controlling from the bottom.
Francisco Duarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jahosafat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jahosafat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jahosafat is one step ahead there.
Jahosafat postures up in Duarte's guard and throws a big left but Duarte blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahosafat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duarte fails to land with a series of punches.
Duarte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jahosafat.
Jahosafat throws a body punch but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte tries to clinch there but Jahosafat circles away.
Duarte throws a head kick but Jahosafat moves out of range.
Jahosafat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duarte digs a good body shot into Jahosafat's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte moves in looking to clinch but Jahosafat pushes him off.
Jahosafat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Duarte avoids the body shot from Jahosafat.
Jahosafat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duarte throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duarte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jahosafat uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahosafat wants to stand and escape but instead Duarte has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jahosafat is adopting a defensive guard.
Duarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahosafat can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte postures up.
Duarte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahosafat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jahosafat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duarte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jahosafat manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jahosafat misses with a double jab.
Francisco Duarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Jahosafat is predictable there
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Jahosafat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jahosafat is looking to clinch.
Duarte tries to clinch but Jahosafat is having none of it.
Duarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Francisco Duarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Duarte lands a big head kick that sends Jahosafat tumbling to the mat! Duarte takes a step backwards and waves Jahosafat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Jahosafat does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahosafat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duarte closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jahosafat out cold! Jahosafat corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Duarte!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Island (ranked 3213 p4p, 3434 weight class) and Oki Zuki (ranked 138 p4p, 147 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oki Zuki !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuki throws a big counter head kick but Island avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Zuki coming out on top.
 It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Island throws a head kick that misses
and Zuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Island.
Mason Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Island looks to land a combination but Zuki avoids it well.
Zuki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Island is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zuki sends Island crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zuki is motioning to the referee to let Island up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Island is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Island looks for a takedown but Zuki sprawls well.
Oh Island is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Island is breathing heavily.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki lands a big right hook! Island looks hurt but is still standing! Zuki lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Island falls down and Zuki dives in with a huge hammer fist! Island's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Zuki runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oki Zuki !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Rollo (ranked 1385 p4p, 3693 weight class) and Mawashi Geri (ranked 34 p4p, 156 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rollo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brass Monkey. Mawashi Geri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Rollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawashi Geri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geri defends well and Rollo ends up having to push Geri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollo jumps guard but Geri stands there with Rollo around his waist. Rollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollo has Geri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Rollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Geri breaks the clinch.
Rollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Rollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Rollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo gets a double leg takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri keeping full guard, as Rollo tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Geri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rollo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollo wants to control from the top but Geri keeps moving.
Geri wants to stand but Rollo is controlling the position.
Geri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rollo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Geri wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollo won't allow it.
Rollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Geri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rollo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rollo manages to end up in side control.
Geri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working.
Geri is trying to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rollo trying to control the position but Geri is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geri tries to escape back to his feet but Rollo has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Geri's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Geri is tapping! Rollo saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Rollo!
In his post fight interview, Maurice Rollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Mkenn (ranked 3558 p4p, 23932 weight class) and Bucky Barnes (ranked 152 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Mkenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bucky Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Mkenn moves away and avoids it.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Mkenn tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn lands a head kick!
It looks like Bucky Barnes has been cut.
Mkenn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Mkenn is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Barnes like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Barnes from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Mkenn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Anderson (ranked 23921 p4p, 24333 weight class) and Charles Taylor (ranked 199 p4p, 208 weight class). Charles Taylor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jones Anderson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson slips a straight right by Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
A cross from Anderson lands.
It looks like Charles Taylor has been cut.
Anderson lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Anderson takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson is controlling Taylor's posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charles Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson slips a jab from Taylor.
Anderson connects with a leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Anderson lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anderson.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Jones Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Anderson throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Taylor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Taylor ends up having to push Anderson 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.
A jab from Taylor misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson motions for Taylor to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Charles Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Charles Taylor's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Charles Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Taylor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jones Anderson!
An out of breath Jones Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Charles Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'This may be my last fight. I'm not sure I have what it takes.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sindicious Lightning (ranked 2061 p4p, 2995 weight class) and Boxing Man (ranked 62 p4p, 99 weight class). Sindicious Lightning could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boxing Man's chin.
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223
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213
14 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sindicious Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boxing Man!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning wants to clinch.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lightning tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Lightning misses with a two punch combination.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lightning.
Sindicious Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Lightning misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Lightning drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Lightning.
Lightning blocking some punches.
Lightning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightning misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lightning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning lands a body punch.
Man avoiding damage as Lightning throws knees to the body.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightning.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Lightning misses with some punches.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Man.
Lightning misses with the head strike.
Lightning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Lightning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Lightning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Lightning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lightning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning misses with some punches.
Lightning lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man as Lightning tries to tie him up.
Lightning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lightning lands a right hand.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Lightning on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lightning.
A short right from Lightning on the inside.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Lightning's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Man is trying to break free.
Lightning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Lightning has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightning.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man has had enough of the clinch but Lightning keeps him there for the moment.
Lightning throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lightning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Lightning working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning misses with some punches.
Lightning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Lightning throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lightning has his back to the cage.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Lightning.
Lightning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Lightning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Man.
Lightning missing with knees to the body.
Lightning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Lightning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Lightning misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
Lightning swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sindicious Lightning will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
The fighters circling - Lightning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Lightning misses.
Lightning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lightning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lightning is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man misses with some punches.
Man tries to circle away but Lightning has him pinned against the cage.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lightning scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lightning.
Lightning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Lightning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lightning trying to control the position but instead, Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lightning into the cage.
Man blocking some punches.
Lightning has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lightning prevents a body shot from Man.
Man misses with the head strike.
Lightning swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightning's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lightning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Man misses with some punches.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Lightning's head.
Lightning has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lightning lands with a left to the head.
Lightning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Man blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning prevents a body shot from Man.
Lightning lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man cracks Lightning with a nice body shot.
Man lands a right hand.
Lightning keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning misses with some punches.
Lightning is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Man is keeping busy.
Man pushes Lightning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land.
A short uppercut from Man.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man is working Lightning over against the cage.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Lightning has double underhooks.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Lightning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lightning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man lands an uppercut.
Lightning is rocked!
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Lightning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man pushes Lightning against the cage. Man is working some dirty boxing. Man pushes off with a quick right hook! Lightning goes down! Lightning tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Man moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boxing Man!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 2201 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 67 p4p, 77 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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42
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World class boxer
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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 25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saitoh shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Saitoh looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Saitoh just gets out of the way.
Saitoh stuns Built with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh sizes up Built with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
Saitoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Saitoh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saitoh dives in and grabs Built's left leg, looking for a takedown. Built pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh throws a big shot that misses.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Built gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saitoh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saitoh stands up over Built, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saitoh prevents Built from getting back to his feet.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Saitoh stops Built from standing up.
Built wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saitoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Saitoh.
Saitoh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saitoh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Built ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Saitoh shoots in.
As Saitoh looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Saitoh just gets out of the way.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh scores with a jab. Built acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Built pushes Saitoh off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitoh misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh.
Built staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Saitoh ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Built gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Built wants to stand and escape but Saitoh is having none of it.
Built has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saitoh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh shoots in and drives through. Built sprawls well.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Built avoids it really well and circles away.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built blocks a jab.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is putting a hurting on Built here, landing some big shots from side control.
Built wants to get back to his feet but Saitoh drags him back down.
Molokai Built overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Built bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Built sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saitoh somewhat.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh looking to score a takedown here. Built is defending well but Saitoh drives through and ends up in Built's guard.
Built has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saitoh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
A short uppercut from Saitoh.
Built misses with some punches.
Saitoh blocks an uppercut.
Saitoh blocking some punches.
Saitoh tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saitoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saitoh throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitoh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Built moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Saitoh throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Built should have avoided that one.
Saitoh throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saitoh has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saitoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Saitoh lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Built under the eye.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saitoh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh misses with a double jab
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Saitoh looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Saitoh just gets out of the way.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitoh fails with the takedown
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Molokai Built wins by unanimous decision!
Molokai Built bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy Hank (ranked 2860 p4p, 1499 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 94 p4p, 43 weight class). Hill Billy Hank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hank slips a straight right by Torres.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hank tries to clinch up
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Hank darts in trying to clinch
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Torres breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Hank tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hank on the side of the head.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hank throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hank is in Torres's guard.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Torres wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Hank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres pulls Hank in close to his closed guard and prevents Hank from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hank won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
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.
Hank trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Hank prevents Torres from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hank.
Hank happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Torres will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hank tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hank has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres blocks an elbow strike.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Hank wants to clinch.
Torres catches Hank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Hank on that attempt.
Hank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hank is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Hank from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Torres is controlling Hank's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hank fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank gets a clinch.
Hank tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard.
Torres pulls Hank in to control the position.
Hank trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Hank is keeping the position.
Torres won't allow Hank to get back to his feet.
Torres wants to get up but he can't break Hank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Torres trying to control but Hank is working from the bottom.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hank wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
Hank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Hank wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Hank is standing up over Torres. Torres looks to escape but Hank dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Hank drags him back down.
Torres is trying to control Hank's posture but Hank avoids it.
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hank is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hank tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hank tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hank off his feet! Torres dives into side control looking to finish!
Hank is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Hank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Hank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard.
Hank seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Hank advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to hold on to Hank's head to control him but Hank postures up.
Hank controlling the action here.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hank manages to pass to mount!
Well,Hank is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hank tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Hank thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hank tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Hank goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Torres turns into him and now he's in Hank's guard.
Miguel Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hank wants to get back to his feet but Torres passes into half guard.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Torres trying to control the pace.
Hank wants to stand back up but Torres manages to pass into side control.
Hank is pushing Torres's head away, looking to escape. Torres manages to hold on to the position though.
Hank bucks up and tries to throw Torres off but instead Torres has got his back!
Hank is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hank.
Torres tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres wins by unanimous decision!
Miguel Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hill Billy Hank stepped up to the mic, saying 'Beats going hungry '.
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