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Highland 201 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willie Stroker (ranked 3743 p4p, 24361 weight class) and Evan Gilbert (ranked 347 p4p, 431 weight class). Stroker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ram Ranch. 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 London, Willie Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Gilbert !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker forces Gilbert back against the cage and clinches.
Stroker presses Gilbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilbert lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stroker.
Gilbert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stroker.
I was talking to Stroker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gilbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilbert trying to land knees to the body.
Stroker blocks an elbow strike from Gilbert .
Stroker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gilbert looking to throw knees to the head but Stroker is blocking nicely.
Stroker is working Gilbert over against the cage.
Gilbert looks winded!
Stroker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stroker is leaning against Gilbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker lands a shot to the body.
Stroker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilbert backwards.
Stroker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stroker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stroker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gilbert throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker lands a left hand.
Stroker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilbert backwards.
Gilbert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Stroker.
Stroker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stroker digs a right hand underneath Gilbert 's ribcage. Gilbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Stroker - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Stroker.
Stroker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stroker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stroker works on Gilbert 's body with a couple of short punches.
Stroker lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker presses Gilbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stroker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilbert backwards.
Nice body punch from Stroker.
Stroker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stroker lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stroker.
A short left from Stroker.
Stroker lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Stroker.
Stroker lands with a left to the head.
Stroker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilbert backwards.
Stroker digs a right hand underneath Gilbert 's ribcage. Gilbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Stroker - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Stroker.
Stroker tries to throw a body punch but Gilbert avoids it by throwing Stroker back against the cage.
Stroker lands a body punch.
Stroker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Stroker.
Stroker pushes Gilbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stroker lands a shot to the body.
Stroker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stroker tries a body shot but Gilbert blocks it.
Stroker digs a right hand underneath Gilbert 's ribcage. Gilbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker lands with a right to the head.
Stroker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilbert blocking some punches.
Gilbert prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Stroker tries a body shot but Gilbert blocks it.
Stroker scores with a shot to the side of Gilbert 's head.
Stroker managing to block the knees to the body from Gilbert .
Gilbert blocks an uppercut.
Stroker dodges an elbow strike from Gilbert .
Stroker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilbert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stroker.
Stroker throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilbert .
Stroker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilbert s head.
Stroker pushes Gilbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroker lands an uppercut.
Gilbert prevents a body shot from Stroker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker gets through Gilbert 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stroker is working Gilbert over against the cage.
Gilbert trying to land knees to the body.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stroker avoids it.
Stroker throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stroker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stroker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Stroker.
Stroker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilbert backwards.
 Gilbert is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Stroker.
Gilbert is still on wobbly legs! Can Stroker finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Stroker.
Stroker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilbert misses with an elbow strike.
Stroker avoiding damage as Gilbert throws knees to the body.
Stroker cracks Gilbert with a nice body shot.
Stroker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stroker digs a right hand into Gilbert 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gilbert 's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stroker moves into the clinch successfully.
Gilbert seems to have recovered his senses.
Willie Stroker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stroker managing to block the knees to the body from Gilbert .
Stroker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilbert backwards.
Stroker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stroker avoids a wild elbow strike from Gilbert .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stroker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stroker misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stroker.
Stroker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilbert s head.
Stroker managing to block the knees to the body from Gilbert .
Stroker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stroker misses with some punches.
Stroker lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Stroker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stroker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.
Stroker lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker lands a nice uppercut.
Stroker throws a big uppercut that drops Gilbert ! More strikes from Stroker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gilbert lies dazed against the cage as Stroker celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Stroker!
During a confident post fight interview, Willie Stroker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 2007 p4p, 1538 weight class) and Jota Be (ranked 247 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jota Be enters the cage!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jota Be!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Be really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Be working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
Vieira pushes down on Be's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Be trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Be is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira prevents Be from improving his position.
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Be is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be taking some punishment here, with Vieira in his half guard.
Be won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Be is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Be defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Be is working away.
Be wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Be has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Be kicks off Vieira and gets to his feet.
Be throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Be manages to avoid it.
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Be's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira with the ground and pound but Be uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Be trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Be keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira passes Be's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Be looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Be!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to control but Be is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira unloading with bombs!
 It looks like Jota Be has been cut.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Be is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Be is still trying to improve position.
Be keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Be is looking to escape.
We've been informed that Be has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vieira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Be wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Be really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Be is squirming around nicely.
Be is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vieira lands with some strikes.
Vieira with the ground and pound from mount.
Be avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira 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.
Vieira looking to control but Be is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira working for a submission but Be is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jota Be's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vieira throws the left hand but Be avoids the punch easily.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Be counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Be scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vieira jabs at Be's body.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Be circles away.
Be tries a quick counter leg kick but Vieira is wise to it.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown but Be manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vieira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Be fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Vieira misses its target.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Be follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vieira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be is looking for a sweep.
Vieira cracks Be with a big right hand but Be just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Be's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vieira landing strikes.
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira has an Americana. Be didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vieira is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vieira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ikuma Arishima (ranked 1966 p4p, 1218 weight class) and Johnny Slater (ranked 252 p4p, 166 weight class). Arishima comes into the arena with Fight Music blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ikuma Arishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Slater!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater clinches up with Arishima and pushes him back against the cage.
Slater tries for a takedown but Arishima manages to get underhooks.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arishima breaks from the clinch.
Arishima tests Slater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Arishima tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arishima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ikuma Arishima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Slater.
Arishima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Arishima to counter with a crisp jab.
Arishima 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.
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arishima defends well and Slater ends up having to push Arishima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slater with a poor takedown
and Arishima counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Arishima's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slater looks winded!
Slater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Slater has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arishima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arishima scores with a three punch combo!
Arishima lands a left and a right that send Slater crashing to the mat, dazed. Arishima thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Slater is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater ducks into an uppercut from Arishima and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ikuma Arishima!
A pretty intense looking Ikuma Arishima took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 3901 p4p, 1178 weight class) and Remi Chavaski (ranked 414 p4p, 160 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch but Chavaski moves away
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Diesel didn't expect that.
Chavaski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chavaski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Chavaski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavaski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski drops back looking for a leg! Diesel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diesel manages to kick Chavaski off! Chavaski jumps back into Diesel's guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to keep Chavaski in close.
Diesel is really struggling to control Chavaski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel pulls Chavaski in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chavaski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Chavaski seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
Chavaski is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage.
Chavaski passes to full mount!
Diesel is trying to control the position here but Chavaski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Chavaski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!
After winning the bout, Remi Chavaski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jobber Joe (ranked 1651 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 180 p4p, 202 weight class). Kamogawa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Veer Union - Bitter End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jobber Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
Joe staying out of range there.
Kamogawa lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamogawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamogawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kamogawa.
 It looks like Jobber Joe has been cut.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamogawa misses with a hook.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
Kamogawa works the jab nicely.
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!
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamogawa stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Joe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamogawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
Kamogawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamogawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamogawa throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Kamogawa throws a series of strikes that have Joe backpedaling.
 Joe is rocked!
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamogawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamogawa misses with a double jab.
Joe connects with a looping right hand.
Joe scores with a hook.
Joe lands with an overhand left.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Joe stumbling backwards into the cage! Joe bounces back off the cage towards Kamogawa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kamogawa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kamogawa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 415 p4p, 693 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 53 p4p, 75 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shoenfeld's head but Shoenfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Shoenfeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shoenfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shoenfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams rushes Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Shoenfeld controls the action.
Shoenfeld definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Williams stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shoenfeld drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shoenfeld is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Shoenfeld gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shoenfeld will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position here.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoenfeld is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shoenfeld escapes and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shoenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Williams trying to control here.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Shoenfeld tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Brett Shoenfeld will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shoenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Shoenfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Shoenfeld moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoenfeld tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
so Shoenfeld counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shoenfeld really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shoenfeld slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shoenfeld knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep.
Shoenfeld is letting Williams control him for a moment.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shoenfeld is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Williams postures up.
Shoenfeld is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williams is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shoenfeld gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shoenfeld can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoenfeld pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enzo Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams misses with a right hand
and Shoenfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is pressing down on Shoenfeld's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shoenfeld drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams!
A lull in the action here as Williams stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williams is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld tries to improve his position but instead Williams has taken his back!
Williams controlling the position well here. Shoenfeld rolled but Williams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Shoenfeld tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
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.
Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
Shoenfeld breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shoenfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet.
Shoenfeld throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Williams escapes and throws Shoenfeld's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Shoenfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a sweep but Williams has mounted him!
Brett Shoenfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shoenfeld manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoenfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shoenfeld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shoenfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brett Shoenfeld.
I think Shoenfeld has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 488 p4p, 784 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 62 p4p, 110 weight class). The key to victory for Miguel Azevedo Souza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza controlling the position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Henderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Azevedo Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Henderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Henderson wants to take his opponent's back but Azevedo Souza doesn't allow it.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson working for a submission but Azevedo Souza is keeping him at bay.
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position.
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azevedo Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Azevedo Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azevedo Souza, into his guard.
Azevedo Souza managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Azevedo Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azevedo Souza is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azevedo Souza defends it well.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Azevedo Souza looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Henderson is controlling Azevedo Souza 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Henderson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lying in Azevedo Souza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Azevedo Souza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Henderson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Venegas (ranked 929 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Aljamain Sterling (ranked 48 p4p, 68 weight class). Sterling has chosen I Love as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aljamain Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sterling showed some decent athleticism there.
Sterling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sterling is trying to control. Venegas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sterling working Venegas over with strikes.
Sterling wants to work for an arm triangle but Venegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Venegas is doing well to control the position and prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling trying to control the action but Venegas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterling wants to take a breather but Venegas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Venegas defends the submission attempt.
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Venegas keeps moving.
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.
Venegas wants to hit a sweep here but Sterling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venegas there!
Venegas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
Venegas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venegas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Venegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Venegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venegas scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Venegas '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.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas is working Sterling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sterling working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
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 Frankie Venegas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Venegas blocks an elbow strike.
Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Venegas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sterling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venegas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Venegas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Frankie Venegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sterling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venegas pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Venegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venegas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Venegas cracks Sterling with a big right hand but Sterling just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling tries to improve position but can't.
Venegas lands a few punches from side control.
Venegas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Venegas controls the position.
Sterling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sterling is rocked!
Sterling is trying to control Venegas 's posture but Venegas avoids it.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Venegas finish him?
Venegas working the ground and pound from side control.
Sterling is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.
Venegas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venegas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Venegas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venegas 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venegas wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it.
Venegas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venegas lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sterling! More strikes land and this one is all over! Venegas jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Aljamain Sterling had this to say: 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.
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Erwin Schrodinger really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 268.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Old Leg Tartakov was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Ojo (ranked 1370 p4p, 241 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 181 p4p, 36 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obi Ojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ojo, as that shot connected.
Ojo connects with a nice looking jab.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Ojo cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Ojo.
Ojo looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton looks for a takedown but Ojo sprawls well.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Ojo misses.
Ojo lunges at Newton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newton's hand.
Ojo looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ojo.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ojo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ojo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newton on the side of the head.
Ojo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojo throws out the jab.
Ojo clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ojo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ojo digs a good body shot into Newton's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Ojo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton slips a jab from Ojo.
Ojo swings widly with a right hand
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ojo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ojo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ojo tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newton won't allow Ojo to sweep him here.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ojo is keeping the position for now.
Newton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Newton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control but Ojo is working from the bottom.
Newton is looking to work some ground and pound but Ojo has wrist control.
Newton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Newton pushing down on Ojo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ojo tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Ojo taking some punishment here, with Newton in his half guard.
Ojo wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton is thwarting Ojo's attempts to control the position.
Ojo wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working for a kimura but Ojo is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is pressing down on Ojo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ojo is holding on for now.
Newton is nestled in close to Ojo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ojo wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Ojo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newton wants to control but Ojo is keeping him busy.
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 Obi Ojo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ojo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Ojo.
Ojo scores with a jab to the head.
Ojo misses with a looping left.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Ojo scores with a jab.
Ojo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ojo throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Ojo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ojo misses with a straight right.
Ojo loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton with the counter takedown but Ojo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ojo.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Ojo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton slips a straight right by Ojo.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ojo throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ojo finds it's way round the side to connect with Newton's head.
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ojo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton uses his free foot to push down on Ojo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ojo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Newton landing punches.
Newton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ojo's face.
Newton lands a heavy elbow.
Ojo is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ojo tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Newton wants to control the pace but Ojo is squirming around nicely.
Newton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ojo is looking to escape.
Newton with a couple of short strikes.
Ojo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Newton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Newton raining down shots from the mount!
Ojo working to try and regain half guard.
Newton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ojo is looking to escape.
Newton with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Newton! Ojo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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