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WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 3231 p4p, 3785 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 382 p4p, 421 weight class). Volkanovski comes into the arena with 2pac - Hail Mary blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alex Alexandrov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexandrov as he avoids it easily.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Volkanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov pulls Volkanovski into guard.
Volkanovski stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Volkanovski forces his way into half guard.
Volkanovski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov!
Volkanovski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Volkanovski's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Volkanovski pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Volkanovski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Volkanovski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alexandrov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Volkanovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkanovski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Volkanovski is working for a guillotine from mount but Alexandrov frees his head quite easily.
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to control but Volkanovski is having none of it.
Alexandrov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Volkanovski looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkanovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Alexandrov gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Volkanovski from advancing to side control.
Alexandrov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alexandrov uses from the top position.
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Volkanovski is tightening it up a little... Alexandrov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alexandrov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alexandrov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Volkanovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Reaper (ranked 1716 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 99 p4p, 95 weight class). Joestar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coda - Bloody Stream. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johan Joestar enters the cage!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper swings for the body but Joestar moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Reaper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joestar counters with a straight right hand.
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Joestar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Joestar lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
A short right from Reaper on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Joestar counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper lands with a straight right. Joestar didn't see that one coming.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joestar.
Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reaper misses with a jab to the body
and Joestar counters with a nice right hand that sends Reaper toppling to the canvas! Reaper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joestar finish him?!
 Reaper is rocked!
Joestar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reaper if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Reaper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reaper is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Joestar.
An inside leg kick lands from Joestar.
Joestar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joestar weaves into range and cracks Reaper right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Reaper goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Joestar is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 3124 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Bruno Miranda (ranked 373 p4p, 278 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Miranda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bryant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miranda.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
As Miranda looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Miranda just gets out of the way.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Miranda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryant.
Bryant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miranda tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miranda 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miranda wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miranda scores with a hook.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Miranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Miranda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miranda tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryant jumps guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Bryant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bryant working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miranda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant can't keep his opponent in guard - Miranda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miranda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bryant!
Miranda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bryant is trying desperately to improve position.
Miranda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bryant turns into him and now he's in Miranda's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miranda misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Miranda lands with a right hand.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Miranda tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miranda misses with a looping right.
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bruno Miranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miranda 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.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miranda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miranda.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Miranda misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Miranda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miranda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant takes a swing at Miranda's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bryant pulls guard effortlessly.
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda 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.
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miranda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miranda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranda has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miranda postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant's brow.
Bryant has momentary wrist control but Miranda slips an elbow through the middle.
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of digs.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bryant tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Miranda's body. Miranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miranda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Bryant sprawls well.
Miranda misses with a takedown
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant pulls guard successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miranda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryant's guard.
Miranda works his way into side control.
Miranda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miranda lands some shots froms side control.
Miranda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Miranda cracks Bryant with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bryant!
Miranda breaks from Bryant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miranda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miranda wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miranda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miranda 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 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Miranda!
Our winner, Bruno Miranda, 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 Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 2264 p4p, 2581 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 133 p4p, 159 weight class). Takeishi comes to the cage accompanied by Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. Dispatch Regulator is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 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 37 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeishi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dispatch Regulator.
Takeishi misses with a looping right.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Dispatch Regulator tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeishi misses the shot to the body.
Takeishi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dispatch Regulator staying out of range there.
Dispatch Regulator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi misses with a jab to the body
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Takeishi strikes.
Dispatch Regulator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeishi.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Dispatch Regulator and move into the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Takeishi.
It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi tries to move into range but Dispatch Regulator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dispatch Regulator lands a big right hand that sends Takeishi crashing to the mat! Dispatch Regulator stays standing though and waves Takeishi back to his feet!
Takeishi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dispatch Regulator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeishi throws an off balance right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
During a confident post fight interview, Chronian Dispatch Regulator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 761 p4p, 744 weight class) and Won Yong Jung (ranked 96 p4p, 91 weight class). Hanma comes to the cage accompanied by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Yong Jung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Jung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Jung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hanma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jung throws a leg kick but Hanma checks it.
Jung throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma tests Jung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jung crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanma - the referee stops the clock and Jung gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanma. Jung manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Hanma is predictable there
and Jung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jung.
Jung circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Jung misses.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung moves forwards but Hanma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jung throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung thuds a left hand into Hanma's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma thows a leg kick but Jung checks it
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma tries to score with a low kick but Jung moves his leg out of the way.
Jung lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased.
Jung misses with a hook.
Hanma scores with a decent looking hook.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Hanma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Hanma.
Good shot there by Hanma.
Jung defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Jung.
Hanma swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jung counter with a right hand.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jung connects with a jab.
Jung checks a leg kick nicely.
Jung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanma can pounce on him.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Jung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Jung takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Hanma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Jung misses
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jung fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a jab to Jung's midsection.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
And Jung responds with a good body kick, but Hanma manages to step out the way in time.
Hanma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Jung is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma scores with a jab.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jung moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot.
Jung throws a body kick that misses.
Hanma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
It seemed like Jung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Hanma misses.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Jung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Jung scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hanma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanma with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanma.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanma, pushing him back against the cage.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Jung tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma tries a body shot but Jung blocks it.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma gets control of Jung's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jung scoring with some ground and pound.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
Jung chips away with some ground and pound.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung distracts Hanma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung cracks Hanma with a solid left hand.
Jung scoring with some ground and pound.
Jung postures up.
Hanma pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Hanma has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Jung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung passes into half guard.
Jung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanma is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold.
Jung working over Hanma with some ground and pound. Hanma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Jung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Jung with a nice head shot there.
Jung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Hanma blocks nicely.
Jung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jung 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 Hanma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma taking a bit of punishment here - Jung scoring with strikes.
Jung looks up at the clock and then as Hanma takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jung smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hanma tries to bench press Jung off him but Jung keeps the position.
Jung working away.
Jung scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hanma to see if he's OK.
Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Won Yong Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jung working away.
Jung lands a few punches from side control.
Jung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A nice leg kick from Hanma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Jung counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanma thinking.
Hanma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Jung misses.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanma blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Jung moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Hanma misses
and Jung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jung moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanma.
Jung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Jung's ribs.
Jung slips a jab from Hanma.
Jung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Jung.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Jung counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Hanma misses
and Jung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Jung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanma defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand.
Jung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Jung counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Jung misses with a hook.
Hanma blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanma throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Nice body punch from Jung.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jung.
Jung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jung throws a right hand that Hanma ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanma also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanma. That snapped Jung's head back.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Hanma misses with a leg kick
and Jung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Hanma catches Jung right on the button with a cross.
Hanma throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Jung misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a good low kick that Jung was not able to check.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma misses with a hook
enabling Jung to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Jung.
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 Baki Hanma.
I think Hanma 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 723 p4p, 881 weight class) and Grigori Golov (ranked 89 p4p, 107 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Golov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Golov is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza stalling away here and it's allowed Golov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Golov keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Golov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Azevedo Souza pulls Golov in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Golov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo Souza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Azevedo Souza is pulling down on Golov's head to control his posture.
Azevedo Souza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golov slips nicely into half guard.
Golov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Azevedo Souza tries to lock up and control but Golov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is controlling Golov's trapped leg to prevent Golov from advancing to side control.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza gets back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Golov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Azevedo Souza pulls Golov in to control the position.
Azevedo Souza has his feet on Golov's thighs here. He's pushed Golov 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! Golov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A relieved looking Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 431 p4p, 579 weight class) and Macka Briggs (ranked 66 p4p, 93 weight class). Fabinho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Briggs has chosen Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs drives through and clinches with Fabinho against the cage.
Briggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Briggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Briggs.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho slips a jab from Briggs.
Fabinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabinho.
Briggs tries to clinch there but Fabinho circles away.
Fabinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Briggs circles away.
Briggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Briggs's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fabinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Briggs defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs is in trouble now - Fabinho has advanced to mount!
Fabinho looking to ground and pound but Briggs is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fabinho looking to ground and pound but Briggs is blocking nicely.
Fabinho prevents Briggs from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Fabinho.
It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Macka Briggs's cut even more.
Briggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Briggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fabinho unloads with some shots from mount but Briggs bucks and avoids them well.
Fabinho throwing strikes here but Briggs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fabinho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Briggs because Fabinho loaded up on that one.
Briggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fabinho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fabinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fabinho punching from mount but Briggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho looking to finish with strikes here!
Fabinho unloads with some shots from mount but Briggs bucks and avoids them well.
Fabinho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Briggs because Fabinho loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Briggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The cut above Macka Briggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fabinho punching from mount but Briggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fabinho won't let Briggs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Briggs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fabinho.
Briggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fabinho looking to ground and pound but Briggs is blocking nicely.
Fabinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fabinho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fabinho throwing strikes here but Briggs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fabinho looking to isolate an arm here. Briggs doesn't see it coming and as Fabinho extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Fabinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
During a confident post fight interview, Roberto Fabinho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bonaparte (ranked 258 p4p, 189 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 42 p4p, 31 weight class). Bonaparte comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
Bonaparte misses with a lunging right hand
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bonaparte is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonaparte working a defensive guard but Nti passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte wants to get back to full guard.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.
Bonaparte is looking to get back to full guard here but Nti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bonaparte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti is keeping busy.
Nti controlling the action here.
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.
Bonaparte is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonaparte looking for submissions off his back.
Bonaparte wants to get back to full guard but Nti has mounted him!
Bonaparte can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte gets back to half guard.
Nti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Nti might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bonaparte is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonaparte avoid being mounted?
Bonaparte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonaparte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Nti is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonaparte is trying to control but can't.
Bonaparte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonaparte.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonaparte is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nti passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nti misses with a hook
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nti feints and as Bonaparte raises his hands in defense, Nti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonaparte 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.
Nti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonaparte is keeping the position for now.
Bonaparte trying to control the position.
Nti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nti passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bonaparte will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nti working away.
Bonaparte is trying to improve his position.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti postures up.
Bonaparte tries to improve position but can't.
Bonaparte being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nti moves into full mount!
Kwame Nti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonaparte working to try and regain half guard.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti is having none of it.
Nti controlling from mount.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonaparte is desperately trying to improve his position but Nti has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is working hard here to advance position.
Nti controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonaparte is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte wants to hold on but Nti pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.
Nti avoids the attempt from Bonaparte to control.
Bonaparte is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bonaparte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bonaparte misses the jab.
Nti rushes Bonaparte and presses him up against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti lands a right hand.
Bonaparte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bonaparte regains guard immediately.
Bonaparte trying to control the position.
Bonaparte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bonaparte working for a triangle but Nti defends it easily.
Bonaparte throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nti escapes and throws Bonaparte's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kwame Nti 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonaparte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonaparte is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nti is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bonaparte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bonaparte is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonaparte avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonaparte wants to improve his position but Nti is controlling well.
Bonaparte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Bonaparte trying to control but Nti postures up.
Bonaparte tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Jacques Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonaparte is trying to maintain the position but Nti is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Nti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonaparte defends it well.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Bonaparte shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bonaparte doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Mathieu (ranked 137 p4p, 265 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 15 p4p, 19 weight class). Mathieu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, F*ck Tha Police by NWA. Torvik has chosen MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Mathieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Torvik connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torvik throws a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik tries to clinch up but Mathieu circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik works the jab nicely.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathieu misses the target.
Mathieu swats away the attempt to clinch by Torvik.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torvik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathieu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Torvik connects with an inside leg kick.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a thumping low kick.
Mathieu takes one to the side of the head.
Torvik is looking to slow Mathieu down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
A leg kick checked by Mathieu.
It appears Mathieu was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik lands a left and a right that sends Mathieu crashing to the canvas! Torvik dives into mount looking to finish!
Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Torvik throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Torvik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mathieu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mathieu tries to get out of the position.
Mathieu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathieu blocking the ground and pound.
Torvik throwing strikes here but Mathieu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torvik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Torvik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu bucks up and throws Torvik to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torvik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathieu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torvik throws out a leg kick but Mathieu moves out of range and Torvik only half commits.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torvik misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mathieu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
As Torvik backs away, Mathieu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mathieu checks the leg kick.
Torvik cracks Mathieu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik throws out a leg kick but Mathieu moves out of range and Torvik only half commits.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a combination
and Mathieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik thumps Mathieu with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Torvik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torvik.
Torvik tries a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Mathieu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Mathieu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torvik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a body kick.
Mathieu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Mathieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Torvik.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathieu misses the target.
Torvik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
Mathieu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mathieu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik feints and then cracks Mathieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathieu down.
Torvik misses with a kick to the body
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mathieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Torvik.
Mathieu moves out of range of the body kick from Torvik.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mathieu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torvik with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mathieus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mathieu checks a leg kick.
Mathieu checks a low kick from Torvik.
It looked like Mathieu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Torvik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathieu.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ernesto Mathieu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 2 p4p, 15 weight class) and Noah Anderson (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Anderson has chosen Bassically by Tei Shi as his entrance music. Noah Anderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seanoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seanoa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Seanoa shoots in but no luck this time.
Seanoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Seanoa misses the shot to the body.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seanoa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Anderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seanoa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Seanoa is breathing heavily.
Seanoa misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson jabs at Seanoa's body.
Seanoa slips a jab from Anderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Noah Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson sends Seanoa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Seanoa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Seanoa is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Seanoa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seanoa throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Seanoa throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seanoa! Anderson lets Seanoa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nuufo Seanoa's cut is getting worse.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seanoa checks a low kick from Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Seanoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Seanoa's jaw. Seanoa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Anderson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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