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WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 17975 p4p, 2801 weight class) and Timofey Babinski (ranked 382 p4p, 143 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 cm 47 217 30 - 41 - 0 |
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202 cm 26 301 6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Solid boxing Good 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 30 - 41 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timofey Babinski! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Babinski sprawls well. Goldberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Babinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut. Goldberg tries for a takedown but Babinski circles away easily enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab. Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Babinski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Goldberg is breathing heavily. Babinski looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Babinski backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Goldberg's temple! It sends Goldberg violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Babinski celebrates and the doctors try to help Goldberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Timofey Babinski! An out of breath Timofey Babinski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 3796 p4p, 2155 weight class) and Andriy Yarmalenko (ranked 180 p4p, 100 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 cm 35 288 11 - 27 - 0 |
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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 11 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Yarmalenko! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bacolod sprawls well. Bacolod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet. Bacolod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yarmalenko manages to circle out of the way. Bacolod has managed to clinch.
Bacolod can't get the takedown.
Yarmalenko has hold of one of Bacolod's legs. Bacolod is fighting the takedown attempt but Yarmalenko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Bacolod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bacolod prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yarmalenko just stands there and leans against the cage. Yarmalenko is trying to trip Bacolod. He has hold of a leg but Bacolod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yarmalenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bacolod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bacolod has Yarmalenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yarmalenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bacolod is looking to break free of the clinch but Yarmalenko has double underhooks. Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yarmalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bacolod moves out of range easily. Bacolod wants to clinch. Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yarmalenko avoids it really well and circles away. Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body. Nice takedown defense from Yarmalenko. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yarmalenko defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Yarmalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. Yarmalenko jumps into guard, dragging Bacolod to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bacolod is stalling in the full guard. Bacolod throwing strikes but missing. Bacolod is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yarmalenko keeping full guard, as Bacolod tries to pass. Yarmalenko kicks Bacolod off and gets to his feet. Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into Bacolod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bacolod scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod looks to land a combination. Yarmalenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch but Yarmalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yarmalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bacolod but Bacolod pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bacolod blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacolod swivels and escapes. Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yarmalenko tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yarmalenko to the ground. Yarmalenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bacolod looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range. Yarmalenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yarmalenko gets a clinch. Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yarmalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarmalenko. Yarmalenko rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Yarmalenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bacolod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yarmalenko, pushing him back against the cage. Yarmalenko gets control of Bacolod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yarmalenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bacolod passes easily into side control. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bacolod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bacolod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! 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. Bacolod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yarmalenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bacolod in side control, throwing shots but Yarmalenko defends. Yarmalenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Bacolod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yarmalenko is avoiding damage well.
Bacolod trying to control the action but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom. An elbow from Bacolod crashes against the mat.
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. Bacolod wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping him busy. Bacolod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Bacolod has a takedown stuffed. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod. Yarmalenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bacolod pushes Yarmalenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Bacolod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yarmalenko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yarmalenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacolod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bacolod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yarmalenko to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yarmalenko smiles and moves away.
Bacolod keeps the fight on the outside. Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Yarmalenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bacolod. Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yarmalenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yarmalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bacolod leaning his opponent against the cage. Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt. Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Yarmalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bacolod throws a half hearted mid kick. Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarmalenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yarmalenko. Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt and Yarmalenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bacolod is lucky that one didn't land flush. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. 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. Horrible takedown attempt by Yarmalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bacolod, which made it look bad. Yarmalenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yarmalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Yarmalenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarmalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time. Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yarmalenko is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Yarmalenko circles away and we're back to standing. Yarmalenko clinches up against the cage. Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Yarmalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Yarmalenko shapes to counter with a head kick. Bacolod shoots and misses and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Bacolod. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bacolod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yarmalenko moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod. Bacolod is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him. Bacolod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Yarmalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yarmalenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bacolod trying to land knees to the body.
Bacolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym. Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bacolod wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bacolod working hard to break the clinch. Yarmalenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yarmalenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yarmalenko pulls guard effortlessly. Bacolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bacolod looking to pass the guard. Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bacolod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yarmalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bacolod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yarmalenko dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yarmalenko wants to get up but he can't break Bacolod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bacolod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Andriy Yarmalenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Yarmalenko 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 2011 p4p, 1808 weight class) and Richard Cheese (ranked 243 p4p, 225 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Camacho might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hero Of War - Rise Against. Cheese has chosen Rape Me as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jermaine Camacho has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jermaine Camacho seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 27 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cheese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Camacho gets a takedown into half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Camacho'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. Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
Cheese trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cheese might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camacho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Camacho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Camacho pushing down on Cheese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Cheese is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cheese moves into full guard.
Cheese has his hands on Camacho's head, controlling the position. Camacho pushes down on Cheese's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camacho is looking for a kimura but Cheese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camacho to get the leverage. Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cheese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Camacho seems to be working for a kimura but Cheese defends the submission attempt. Cheese is pressing down on Camacho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Camacho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cheese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cheese has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camacho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Camacho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cheese stacks Camacho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cheese! Cheese tries for a kimura but Camacho is defending well. The strikes coming from Cheese are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Camacho wants to control but Cheese postures up. Camacho tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position. Camacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Cheese thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cheese uses his free foot to push down on Camacho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camacho. Cheese is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Camacho is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Cheese! Our winner, Richard Cheese, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ko Van Den Born (ranked 2864 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 363 p4p, 220 weight class). Mein Armbach is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman, Metallica. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ko Van Den Born! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach avoids them all with ease. Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Van Den Born takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Van Den Born throws a quick inside leg kick. Van Den Born is looking to land body kicks. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy. Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body. Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way. Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand. Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mein Armbach throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Van Den Born's head. Mein Armbach has Van Den Born pressed against the cage, preventing Van Den Born from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Den Born. Mein Armbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Den Born or not. Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand. Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range. A combination from Van Den Born does no damage. Van Den Born misses the body punch and Mein Armbach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut. Van Den Born throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mein Armbach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand. Van Den Born throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mein Armbach cracks Van Den Born with a good jab. Van Den Born is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mein Armbach staying out of range there. Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Van Den Born has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight. Nice straight punches there by Van Den Born. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Den Born. Van Den Born seems to have got his legs back now. Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand! Van Den Born tries to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Born bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head. Mein Armbach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Den Born back to the cage. Mein Armbach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Jab by Van Den Born. Mein Armbach tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mein Armbach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Born connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mein Armbach scrambles back to his feet. Van Den Born misses with a looping right. Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Van Den Born takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Den Born manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Van Den Born takes one to the chin there. Mein Armbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mein Armbach works Van Den Born's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Den Born swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born. Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Van Den Born. Van Den Born throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Den Born thinking. Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Mein Armbach had a free shot at his head there. Van Den Born throws a front kick aimed at Mein Armbach's knee but Mein Armbach avoids it well. Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely. Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born. Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch. Mein Armbach closes the distance and pushes Van Den Born back into the cage. Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mein Armbach scores with a nice short uppercut. Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mein Armbach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow. Mein Armbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses. Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it. Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mein Armbach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Den Born had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A punch lands to the side of Van Den Born 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ko Van Den Born's cut is getting worse. Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand. Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Van Den Born's body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab. Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Van Den Born misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely. A low kick from Van Den Born misses enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Van Den Born attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Mein Armbach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mein Armbach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Den Born momentarily.
Van Den Born thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mein Armbach gets a double leg takedown into Van Den Born's guard. Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Den Born swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mein Armbach is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Mein Armbach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mein Armbach goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Den Born has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mein Armbach but great work by Van Den Born. Mein Armbach can't do much from the bottom here. Van Den Born trying to control the action but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Den Born just content to control the position. Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Van Den Born keeps moving and retains side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Mein Armbach tries to control but Van Den Born manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Den Born wants to control but Mein Armbach manages to buck him off and is now in Van Den Born's guard! Nice work there by Mein Armbach! Van Den Born is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mein Armbach drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Den Born dives on top into guard.
Van Den Born has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mein Armbach has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Den Born is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mein Armbach. Van Den Born wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working. Ko Van Den Born overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van Den Born controls the position. Van Den Born sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mein Armbach is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Den Born off and has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mein Armbach looking for the choke but no joy. Mein Armbach trying to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mein Armbach somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach. Van Den Born swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mein Armbach might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Van Den Born goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body. Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the head. Mein Armbach drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mein Armbach 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. Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mein Armbach wants to control for a moment but Van Den Born uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mein Armbach seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Born defends the submission attempt. Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Van Den Born is defending the position. Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Van Den Born dodges it nicely.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Van Den Born is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Van Den Born controlling the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mein Armbach wants to control but Van Den Born is keeping him busy. Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Den Born is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold. Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Den Born preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mein Armbach defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand. Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut. A jab from Mein Armbach does it's job there. Van Den Born throws a sloppy head kick and Mein Armbach moves out of range easily. Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Born off the cage and back into range. Van Den Born looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Van Den Born swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mein Armbach. Van Den Born misses with a right hand and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Van Den Born is looking to score with low kicks. As Van Den Born backs off Mein Armbach throws a huge counter combo but Van Den Born manages to avoid it all. Jab from Mein Armbach. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Den Born rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Van Den Born takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot. Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Van Den Born avoids it with no problem. Van Den Born misses with a head kick.
Mein Armbach cracks Van Den Born with an open hand slap. Van Den Born lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Van Den Born tries to land a front kick but Mein Armbach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mein Armbach with a hook. Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
And that's the end of the fight! Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mein Armbach has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach! Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 1582 p4p, 999 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 73 p4p, 62 weight class). Dispatch Regulator kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Doon Hicky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 22 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ship with a nice cross. Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ship throws a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ship takes a swing at Dispatch Regulator's ribcage but misses. Dispatch Regulator appears to be looking for a big counter. Horrible takedown attempt by Ship or perhaps it was just good defense by Dispatch Regulator, which made it look bad. Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it. Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combination but Ship scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ship misses the shot to the body. As Ship tries to get set, Dispatch Regulator tries to push him back and clinch up but Ship manages to avoid the attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Ship. Dispatch Regulator does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ship looking to score a takedown here. Dispatch Regulator is defending well but Ship drives through and ends up in Dispatch Regulator's guard. Ship prevents Dispatch Regulator from getting back to his feet. Ship looking to sit in guard and control but Dispatch Regulator gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dispatch Regulator engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dispatch Regulator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Dispatch Regulator defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dispatch Regulator content to stall in guard here. Ship has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dispatch Regulator is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ship.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dispatch Regulator has control of an arm but Ship manages to advance to Dispatch Regulator's back! Ship working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Dispatch Regulator is trying to get back to his feet but Ship has full control of the position and if anything, Dispatch Regulator has just worked his way into a worse spot. Dispatch Regulator defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ship's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dispatch Regulator wants to get back to his feet. Ship is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dispatch Regulator knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dispatch Regulator for a finish. Dispatch Regulator is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ship gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ship controlling from the back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ship misses with a wild body shot. Dispatch Regulator seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Ship strikes. A big right from Ship misses. Ship is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dispatch Regulator rather than just go for the knockout. Ship misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming. Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Ship breaks away and moves out of range. Ship missing with a left hand there. Dispatch Regulator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Dispatch Regulator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ship has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dispatch Regulator avoids the body shot from Ship.
Dispatch Regulator slaps away a takedown attempt from Ship, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ship throws a poor cross that misses
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body. Ship throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ship throws a poor cross that misses
and Dispatch Regulator counters by moving into the clinch. I was talking to Dispatch Regulator's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ship misses with the head strike.
Ship avoiding damage.
Ship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Ship to work.
Ship tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ship is leaning against Dispatch Regulator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ship is trying to pull guard but Dispatch Regulator turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dispatch Regulator pulls guard successfully.
Ship wants to control from the top but Dispatch Regulator keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ship trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dispatch Regulator manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Roman Ship has got the better of the ground game so far. Ship is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dispatch Regulator defends well. Ship has an active guard here but Dispatch Regulator has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dispatch Regulator seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ship slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ship has control of Dispatch Regulator's left arm, preventing Dispatch Regulator from doing any damage. Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ship is trying to control the position but Dispatch Regulator postures up. Dispatch Regulator wants to stand but Ship has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. 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 Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod. 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! A looping hook to the body misses from Ship. Dispatch Regulator does a little dance to reset his feet. As Ship looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Ship just gets out of the way. Ship just misses with a punch to the body.
Ship moves into range and clinches up with Dispatch Regulator. Ship scores with a shoulder strike. Ship breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dispatch Regulator defending well as Ship loads up on a big left hand. Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ship swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combo that has Ship backing up. Ship nods at Dispatch Regulator to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dispatch Regulator slips a jab from Ship. Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ship misses with an uppercut. Ship misses with a looping left. Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Ship breaks away and moves out of range. Ship fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ship throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dispatch Regulator on the side of the head. Dispatch Regulator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ship. Ship misses with a lunging right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body. Chronian Dispatch Regulator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dispatch Regulator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ship.
As Ship looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Ship just gets out of the way. Dispatch Regulator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ship darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ship scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dispatch Regulator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ship misses with a lunging right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Ship.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ship tries to clinch there but Dispatch Regulator circles away.
Ship looks to clinch and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ship drives through and clinches with Dispatch Regulator against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dispatch Regulator. Dispatch Regulator pulls guard successfully.
Ship engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dispatch Regulator looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dispatch Regulator looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dispatch Regulator! Dispatch Regulator wants to stand but Ship is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ship gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Well, if Dispatch Regulator is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dispatch Regulator pulls his head out easily. Ship wants to improve his position but Dispatch Regulator is controlling well.
Dispatch Regulator throwing shots but Ship is blocking nicely. Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dispatch Regulator pulls his head out easily. Dispatch Regulator slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roman Ship. I think Ship 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 1638 p4p, 1594 weight class) and Panda MacLeod (ranked 95 p4p, 93 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Red Eagle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut. MacLeod digs a good hook to Red Eagle's body.
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but MacLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Red Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Red Eagle throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod. Red Eagle blocks a body shot from MacLeod. MacLeod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Red Eagle just stands there and leans against the cage. Red Eagle looks to throw an elbow but misses. MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside. MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod lands a left hand.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Eagle controls his hands.
MacLeod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch. Red Eagle lands a damaging elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Red Eagle.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Red Eagle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short uppercut from Red Eagle. MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Red Eagle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle. Red Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod pulls guard successfully.
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Red Eagle trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacLeod's guard. MacLeod working for a triangle but Red Eagle defends it easily.
Red Eagle gets to his feet. MacLeod looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Red Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacLeod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Red Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch. MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. MacLeod prevents a body shot from Red Eagle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod. MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Eagle controls his hands.
Red Eagle wants to break free but MacLeod has control.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside. Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Red Eagle. MacLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and Red Eagle counters with a lovely straight right hand! MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss! Red Eagle tries to clinch up. MacLeod tries to counter with a clinch but Red Eagle shakes him off and moves away. Red Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch. Red Eagle wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance. MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside. Red Eagle has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Red Eagle blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod. A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
Red Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
Red Eagle is breathing heavily. Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch. MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards. A short right from MacLeod. MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Red Eagles head. MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Eagle prevents a body shot from MacLeod. MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod lands a nice uppercut. MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head. MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacLeod no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. MacLeod has his feet on Red Eagle's thighs here. He's pushed Red Eagle off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Red Eagle screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Panda MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 645 p4p, 903 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 28 p4p, 55 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isopaa Mfer! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice jab there from Mfer. It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut. Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mfer shoots in looking for a takedown. Veainu tries to sprawl out of it but Mfer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Veainu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mfer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mfer tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance. A low kick from Mfer misses enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mfer! Veainu lets Mfer back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Mfer is rocked! It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mfer has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 259 p4p, 420 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 35 p4p, 63 weight class). Logan comes into the arena with The Evil Scotsman blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Logan misses. Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target. Jimenez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away. Jimenez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Logan lands. Logan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Jimenez throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily. Nice body punch from Logan. Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jimenez shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Logan throws a counter high kick but Jimenez was just alert enough to avoid it. Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez. Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Logan. Logan slips under a jab. Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jimenez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This has been an exciting period of action! Logan throws a low kick, looking for Jimenez's leg but Jimenez calmly moves out of range. A big left from Logan misses. Logan scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Logan connects with a body shot. Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez. Jimenez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Logan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jimenez jabs Logan right on the nose. Logan blinks but takes it well. Logan blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jimenez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming. A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Jimenez down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Logan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Logan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A jab from Logan finds it's way through Jimenez's defenses. Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Logan should have avoided that one. Logan tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Logan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely. Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. An inside leg kick lands from Logan. Logan connects with a single shot there. Logan looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range. Logan lands with an overhand left. Jimenez throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range. Logan throws out a leg kick but Jimenez moves out of range and Logan only half commits. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy. Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch. Jimenez works the jab nicely. Logan dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut! Logan with a nice calf kick. Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Jimenez off the cage and back into range. Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Logan moves out of range of the strikes. Logan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Logan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range. Jimenez lands with a nice body punch. Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy. Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimenez. Jimenez misses with a hook. Nice uppercut lands for Logan. That snapped Jimenez's head back.
Jimenez takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses. Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely. Logan moves out of range as Jimenez strikes. A jab lands there for Logan. Jimenez throws a hook but Logan blocks it. The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Logan. Logan swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Logan. Jimenez takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses. Jimenez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jimenez takes one to the side of the head.
Logan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jimenez's head. A combination from Logan does no damage. Logan slips under a jab. Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely. Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jimenez defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand. Despite the aggression on Jimenez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Logan defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Jimenez. Logan misses with a body shot.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Logan misses with a hook. Logan throws a leg kick but Jimenez moved away. Jimenez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Logan feints and then cracks Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimenez down. Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Logan throws a leg kick but Jimenez checks it. Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez. Donk. Logan catches Jimenez right on the button with a cross. Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Logan's belly button to the back. Jimenez moves out of range as Logan strikes. Jimenez scores with a punch to the head. Jimenez with the inside leg kick. Logan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a good low kick that Logan was not able to check. Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss! Logan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Logan moves out of range as Jimenez strikes. Jimenez misses with a straight right. Jimenez throws a big shot that misses. Jimenez lands with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Logan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Logan's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jimenez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Logan on the side of the head. Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Logan misses with a straight left. Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan. Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range. Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Logan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range. A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target. Logan connects with a leg kick. Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far. Logan needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there. Logan missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jimenez throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range. Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely. Logan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jimenez scores with the left hand. Logan knows he should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Logan lands an overhand right. Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Logan lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand. Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan. Logan throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jimenez staying out of range there. Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely. Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jimenez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan. Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez. A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target. Logan defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target. Jimenez misses with a straight right. Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily. Logan misses with a right hand and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Logan misses with a straight right. Logan lands with an overhand left. Logan throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Logan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target. Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Logan. Logan blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming. Nice body punch from Logan. Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jimenez. That did some damage! Logan slips under a jab. Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez moves out of range as Logan strikes. No luck for Jimenez with that takedown attempt. Jimenez slips a straight right by Logan. Logan jabs Jimenez right on the nose. Jimenez blinks but takes it well. A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
Jimenez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jimenez misses with a right hand and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan tries to bum rush Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily. Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Jimenez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Logan misses with a hook to the body
and Jimenez counters by clinching up. Jimenez pushes Logan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Logan throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jimenez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Logan misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely. Logan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range. Logan lands a jab. Jimenez throws a jab when Logan was well out of range. Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Logan throws a nice outside leg kick. Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Logan throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well. Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Logan circles away quickly and effectively. Jimenez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily. Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jimenez jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimenez defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand. Jimenez throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range. Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it. Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Logan loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch. Logan throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well. Jimenez misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Logan. Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it. Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A punch combination from Jimenez misses. Logan throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well. Logan works the jab nicely. Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jimenez has time to react. Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan. Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Logan is looking to counter punch. Logan misses the shot to the body. Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jimenez cracks Logan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Logan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jimenez connects with a leg kick. Logan moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jimenez throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Logan. A combination from Jimenez does no damage. Logan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Logan misses the jab. Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Logan throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it. Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Logan tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it. Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jimenez lands an overhand right. Logan looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely. Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss! Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez. Logan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head. Jimenez 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.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Logan dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut! Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab. Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Logan. Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Jimenez. A left lands for Jimenez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan. Logan throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target. Jimenez moves out of range as Logan strikes. Jimenez lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming. Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Logan dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut! Logan looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range. Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jimenez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Logan misses with a looping left. Logan looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range. Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Logan.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jimenez throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily. Jimenez tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Logan thuds a left hand into Jimenez's body. Logan swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frankie Logan. I think Logan 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 335 p4p, 489 weight class) and Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 49 p4p, 68 weight class). Halli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Halli! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Halli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haudegen has time to react. Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halli. Halli misses with a wild body shot. Halli ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen. Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage. Haudegen drags the fight down to the ground.
Halli wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Halli advances position into side control! Halli is looking to take a break and control but Haudegen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Haudegen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Halli is trying to ground and pound but Haudegen uses the momentary lack of control by Halli to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haudegen is refusing to be controlled, as Halli sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Halli wants to pass to mount but Haudegen is defending the position. Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard. Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haudegen!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Haudegen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Halli is pressing down on Haudegen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haudegen is holding on for now. Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haudegen has managed to free his arm - good work. Halli is trying to control. Haudegen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Halli content to control rather than advance. Halli prevents Haudegen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Haudegen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Haudegen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halli. Haudegen trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Haudegen makes his way to full guard, as Halli worked for a kimura.
Haudegen keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
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. Halli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily. Haudegen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well. Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Halli 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. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Haudegen working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen. A lazy left from Halli finds it's target. Halli misses with an uppercut. Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it. Haudegen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halli but Halli pushes him off and we're back to square one. Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside. Halli misses with a straight left. Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli. Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Halli. Haudegen feints the counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown. Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Halli fails with the takedown. Halli swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Halli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Haudegen works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Halli tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it. Halli tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it. And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out. Haudegen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haudegen jabs at Halli's body. Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Haudegen tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haudegen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Halli's corner calls for a 1-2. Halli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Halli is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out. Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Halli slips a straight right by Haudegen. The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Halli throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it. Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Halli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Haudegen shoots in and drives through. Halli sprawls well. Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli. Haudegen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haudegen there as he acknowledges the shot. Halli throws a poor cross that misses
and Haudegen counters with a single leg into guard. Halli didn't expect that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position. Haudegen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haudegen defends it easily. Halli 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halli looking to control.
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far. Haudegen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Haudegen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haudegen has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted. Haudegen trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haudegen's guard.
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. Haudegen is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture. Halli advances position into side control! Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haudegen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ground and pound from Halli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Haudegen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. 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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod. That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Haudegen with the counter takedown but Halli avoids it easily. Halli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haudegen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halli on the side of the head. Halli is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Halli fails in his attempt to clinch. Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halli defends it well. Haudegen avoids the body shot from Halli.
Haudegen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli. Haudegen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard. Halli advances to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Halli prevents Haudegen from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Haudegen tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg. Haudegen is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Haudegen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haudegen defends it well. Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Haudegen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haudegen. Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Halli pushing down on Haudegen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Halli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. A nice elbow there by Halli.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halli wants to control the pace but Haudegen is squirming around nicely. Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haudegen is on top in guard.
Halli wants to sweep here but Haudegen controlling him for the moment. Halli has his foot on Haudegen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haudegen works his way back into a safe position though. Halli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haudegen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halli. Halli is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Halli taking a bit of punishment here - Haudegen scoring with strikes. Haudegen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Halli looking for a sweep but Haudegen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Haudegen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Haudegen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svalbard Haudegen! Our winner, Svalbard Haudegen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 107 p4p, 164 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 9 p4p, 15 weight class). Oliva has chosen Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seanoa swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva shoots in and bounces Seanoa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Oliva throwing strikes but missing. Oliva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Oliva throwing strikes but missing. Seanoa keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully. Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Seanoa is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seanoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliva is one step ahead there. Seanoa keeping full guard, as Oliva tries to pass. Seanoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seanoa working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Seanoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Oliva passes into half guard. Oliva wants to take a breather but Seanoa is having none of it. Seanoa trying to control but Oliva postures up.
Oliva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Seanoa wants to improve his position but Oliva is controlling well.
Oliva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Seanoa trying to control here.
Oliva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seanoa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Seanoa is looking to improve his position.
Oliva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Oliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Seanoa looking for submissions off his back. Seanoa looking for submissions off his back. Seanoa is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliva lands strikes from half guard. Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seanoa defending well though. Oliva wants to pass the guard but Seanoa is defending well. Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fighters are battling for position here. Seanoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Seanoa working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
Oliva 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. Oliva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Seanoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oliva passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Oliva there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seanoa is staying active underneath Oliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Seanoa tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg. Seanoa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Oliva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Seanoa is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Seanoa keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully. Oliva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Oliva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Oliva grinds an elbow into Seanoa's temple. You can see the frustration on Seanoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Seanoa swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Seanoa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva. As Oliva looks to move away, Seanoa throws a big counter combo but Oliva just gets out of the way. Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Oliva punishes Seanoa's body with a nice straight punch. A bone on bone clash there as Seanoa blocks the leg kick.
Oliva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSeanoa. Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Seanoa throws a sloppy head kick and Oliva moves out of range easily. Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Seanoa is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A low kick from Oliva misses and Seanoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Oliva slaps away a takedown attempt from Seanoa, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seanoa is trying to defend but Oliva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Oliva blocks the strikes from Seanoa.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seanoa trying to control here.
Oliva wants to take a breather but Seanoa is having none of it. Seanoa is looking to improve his position.
Seanoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Seanoa is refusing to be controlled, as Oliva sits in half guard. Oliva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seanoa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Seanoa wants to control but Oliva is keeping busy and won't allow it. Seanoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliva pulls his head out easily. Seanoa tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliva in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seanoa is trying to get back to full guard. Seanoa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliva's back! Oliva wants to escape the position.
Seanoa doesn't have the hooks in and Oliva manages to turn into his guard.
Biscuit Oliva has got the better of the ground game so far. Oliva controls from within his opponent's guard. Oliva trying to control but Seanoa is working from the bottom. Seanoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliva defends it easily. Oliva wants to control from the top but Seanoa keeps moving. Oliva controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Seanoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Seanoa working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliva controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Seanoa is retaining full guard. Seanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Oliva with a flurry of punches that miss. Oliva landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Seanoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Seanoa is tightening it up a little... Oliva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oliva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oliva taps out! Nice BJJ there by Seanoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nuufo Seanoa! An out of breath Nuufo Seanoa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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