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BANZAI COMBAT 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Thompson (ranked 25194 p4p, 25513 weight class) and Boz Beo (ranked 539 p4p, 544 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by TRIPLE V - КЛАСА. Stephen Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stephen Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boz Beo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beo misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Beo tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson has Beo up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Beo jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Beo around his waist. Beo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stephen Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boz Beo.
Beo tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beo is looking to clinch.
Thompson throws a quick counter head kick but Beo was just out of range.
Beo shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beo wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Beo goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Boz Beo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Beo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab by Thompson.
Beo shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson throws a counter high kick but Beo was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beo dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Beo's head and hops out.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Beo shoots in.
Thompson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beo looks winded!
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Beo scores with a leg kick.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Beo against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Beo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beo is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Beo's takedown attempt.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beo shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Thompson catches Beo right on the button with a cross.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beo misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beo has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beo with a poor takedown
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Beo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Beo throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beo avoids it.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Beo's head back.
Beo tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beo is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Beo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson throws a jab when Beo was well out of range.
Beo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beo somewhat.
Stephen Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boz Beo.
Beo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson throws a counter high kick but Beo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beo tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Beo is breathing heavily.
Beo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson rushes Beo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beo stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Beo wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Beo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beo gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Beo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Beo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Beo dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Beo's head and hops out.
Beo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson scores with a one two! Beo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beo.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Beo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson throws a quick counter head kick but Beo was just out of range.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beo fails to land the takedown.
Thompson forces Beo back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beo goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Beo throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson throws a series of punches but Beo moves out of range.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beo tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson throws a head kick that Beo semi-blocks.
Stephen Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Stephen Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boz Beo.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beo, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Beo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
Thompson clinches.
Beo stalling against the cage.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Beo's takedown attempt.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beo misses with a leg kick.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Beo blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Beo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Boz Beo has been cut.
Beo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Beo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Beo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slapping body kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Beo back into the cage.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
Boz Beo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Thompson!
Our winner, Stephen Thompson, 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.
The defeated Boz Beo had this to say: 'Fuck Off'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Janos Paprikas (ranked 25017 p4p, 5250 weight class) and Stephen Loman (ranked 371 p4p, 334 weight class). Loman has chosen Lalaban ako para sa Pilipino as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Janos Paprikas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Janos Paprikas 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janos Paprikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephen Loman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paprikas lands with a shot to the body.
Paprikas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loman circles away quickly and effectively.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Paprikas misses.
Paprikas thuds a left hand into Loman's body.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up with Paprikas, looking for a takedown. Loman pushes Paprikas against the cage but Paprikas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas wants to clinch up but Loman keeps it at a distance.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loman.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Paprikas lands but Loman takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loman looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
Paprikas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loman is looking for the big counter here.
Loman throws a leg kick
and Paprikas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loman drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Paprikas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loman.
Loman trying to stall but Paprikas improves his position.
A short uppercut from Loman.
Loman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paprikas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas misses with a punch on the inside.
Loman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paprikas blocks it with crossed arms.
Paprikas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loman tries for a takedown but Paprikas circles away easily
and Paprikas counters with a straight right hand.
Paprikas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Paprikas catches Loman right on the button with a cross.
Paprikas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paprikas stalks Loman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loman's face. Loman staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paprikas throws a sloppy head kick and Loman moves out of range easily.
Paprikas 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.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman feints the counter takedown.
Loman throws a lazy body kick
and Paprikas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman tries to bum rush Paprikas with a series of wild strikes but Paprikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches.
Loman rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Loman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Paprikas.
Loman clinches.
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch but Loman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paprikas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loman clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paprikas throws a combination. Loman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loman shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Loman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paprikas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Loman slams his shin into Paprikas's torso.
Paprikas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paprikas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loman.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
Loman moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paprikas moves out of range of the leg kick from Loman.
Loman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Paprikas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Loman moves out of range.
Loman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas throws a chopping leg kick but Loman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paprikas throws a big counter combination but Loman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paprikas misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Paprikas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
Loman dives in and grabs Paprikas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paprikas pushes down on Loman's head and hops out.
Paprikas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas lands a head kick. Loman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Loman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with an outside leg kick.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with a two punch combo.
Paprikas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loman obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loman can do to turn this around?
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!
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that second round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Loman throws a body kick that misses.
Paprikas throws a quick counter head kick but Loman was just out of range.
Paprikas misses with a low kick.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Janos Paprikas is winning the standup battle so far.
Loman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprikas pinned against the cage. Paprikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprikas throws a right hand that Loman ducks under and follows up with a left that Loman also avoids with ease.
Loman dodges the punch combination from Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paprikas circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paprikas stuffs the takedown attempt from Loman. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paprikas lands a body shot.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loman is defended easily by Paprikas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paprikas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paprikas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paprikas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loman somewhat.
Paprikas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paprikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Paprikas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Loman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paprikas is fending him off so far but Loman persists. Nope, Paprikas circles away and we're back to standing.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paprikas tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paprikas to the ground. Paprikas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paprikas throws a head kick that half lands.
Loman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Paprikas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Loman.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Paprikas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loman fails to land with a series of punches.
Paprikas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paprikas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Janos Paprikas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paprikas throws a low kick but Loman moves out of range easily.
Loman dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paprikas works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loman misses with a takedown
and Paprikas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paprikas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Stephen Loman spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to say, thanks for all support me today im sorry i am not enough for this fight but i do my best and my best is not enough. Bounce back Snipers'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roland Verse (ranked 5397 p4p, 5820 weight class) and Christopher Espinosa (ranked 494 p4p, 512 weight class). Roland Verse has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Verse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Espinosa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verse scores with a jab to the body.
Verse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Espinosa.
Espinosa wants to clinch but Verse slips to the side
and Verse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verse clobbers Espinosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Espinosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verse throws a body kick that misses.
Espinosa throws a head kick that misses
and Verse counters with a stiff right hand.
Verse moves out of range of the body kick from Espinosa.
Verse is looking to counter punch.
Verse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Espinosa.
Christopher Espinosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Verse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verse avoids it really well and circles away.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.
Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Verse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Verse does no damage.
Verse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verse looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Verse takes a swing at Espinosa's ribcage but misses.
Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Verse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Verse as Espinosa shoots in.
Verse connects with a crisp jab.
Espinosa throws a solid leg kick but Verse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Espinosa.
As Espinosa looks to move away, Verse throws a big counter combo but Espinosa just gets out of the way.
Espinosa avoids the body shot from Verse.
Verse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verse wants to control the position but Espinosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Verse is breathing heavily.
Verse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espinosa is controlling the pace.
Espinosa decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verse avoids the body shot from Espinosa.
Verse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verse lands in his opponent's guard.
Espinosa has his hands on Verse's head, controlling the position.
Verse tries to stand but Espinosa is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verse stands and steps away. Espinosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Verse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espinosa manages to avoid it.
Espinosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Verse misses the target.
Verse throws a right hand that Espinosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinosa also avoids with ease.
Espinosa slips a jab and a cross from Verse.
Verse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Espinosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verse throws a big counter combination but Espinosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verse scores with a jab. Espinosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Verse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verse 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.
Espinosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Espinosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Espinosa with a nice calf kick.
Espinosa instigates a clinch.
Espinosa breaks from the clinch.
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Espinosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verse throws a nice looking combination but Espinosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinosa feints the counter takedown.
Verse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espinosa can do to turn this around?
Verse misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.
Espinosa closes the distance and clinches.
Espinosa tries to pull guard but Verse holds him up against the cage and eventually Espinosa drops back down to his feet.
Verse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espinosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Verse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verse throws a series of strikes that have Espinosa backpedaling.
Verse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Espinosa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verse to counter with a crisp jab.
Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Espinosa pushes Verse up against the cage in a clinch.
Verse lands an elbow inside.
Verse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Espinosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espinosa has his takedown stuffed
and Verse counters with a one-two to the body.
Verse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Espinosa misses with a double jab.
Verse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verse wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verse.
Verse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Verse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Verse counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verse.
Verse is trying to break the clinch but Espinosa is controlling him.
Espinosa is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Verse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Espinosa lands a nice elbow.
Verse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage.
Verse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Verse dominated that second round.
That's time! Verse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Verse scores with a jab to the head.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verse as he avoids it easily.
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Espinosa fails with the takedown.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.
Verse cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Espinosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Verse controlling the position.
Verse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Espinosa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Verse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espinosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Espinosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Espinosa throws a head kick that misses.
Verse throws a big counter combination but Espinosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espinosa in his tracks.
Verse has Espinosa up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verse is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verse is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Espinosa wants to clinch
and Verse counters with a two punch combo.
Verse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verse throws a series of strikes that have Espinosa backpedaling.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verse but Verse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verse is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verse circles away quickly and effectively.
Verse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Espinosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danga de danga de dang - Verse scores with a four punch combination!
Verse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Espinosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Espinosa tries to keep at a distance but Verse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Espinosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Espinosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Espinosa fails to pull guard.
Verse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Espinosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Espinosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy body kick from Espinosa
and Verse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Espinosa thinking.
Espinosa slips a jab and a cross from Verse.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verse as he jumps to the side.
Espinosa has his takedown stuffed
and Verse counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Verse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Verse!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 4920 p4p, 25588 weight class) and Jenel Lausa (ranked 265 p4p, 304 weight class). Lausa has chosen PILIPINAS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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135
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenel Lausa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lausa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Lausa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lausa persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lausa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Lausa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lausa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenel Lausa.
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Lausa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Lausa wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lausa throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Lausa tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Lausa backing up. Lausa nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Lausa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lausa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lausa looks winded!
Lausa throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
 Lausa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lausa throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lausa! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
In defeat, Jenel Lausa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM SORRY'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murray Taiwan (ranked 4412 p4p, 4481 weight class) and Joey Nutz (ranked 442 p4p, 445 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murray Taiwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutz scores with a nice head shot.
Nutz throws a lazy uppercut
and Taiwan counters with a leg kick.
Taiwan dives in and scores a takedown into Nutz's guard.
Taiwan tries to stand but Nutz is controlling from the bottom.
Taiwan is sitting in close to Nutz's body. Nutz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Taiwan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Taiwan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nutz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Nutz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 4663 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Antonio Rivera (ranked 309 p4p, 297 weight class). Antonio Rivera will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivera.
Rivera trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rivera looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rivera but great work by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to stand but Rivera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Rivera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivera is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rivera controls his leg.
Smith stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Rivera has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Rivera jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rivera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mehoff (ranked 3750 p4p, 3640 weight class) and Braylon Mason (ranked 449 p4p, 440 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Mehoff has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Mehoff 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Braylon Mason!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
Mehoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mehoff is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mason rolls with it to try and escape but Mehoff cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Mehoff!
Jack Mehoff spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yellow Submarine (ranked 2930 p4p, 5041 weight class) and Billy Binch (ranked 327 p4p, 466 weight class). Binch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: W.A.P. Billy Binch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yellow Submarine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Binch!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submarine looks to land a combination but Binch avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Binch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Submarine misses.
It seemed like Binch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Binch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Billy Binch has been cut.
Submarine digs a good hook to Binch's body.
Submarine throws a leg kick but Binch checks it.
Binch tries to move into range but Submarine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Submarine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Submarine lands with a shot to the body.
Submarine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Binch misses with a body shot.
Submarine cracks Binch with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Submarine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Binch to stand back up!
Binch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submarine misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Binch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Binch slips under a jab.
Submarine throws an off balance right hand
and Binch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Submarine fakes the body blow, causing Binch to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Binch goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yellow Submarine!
In defeat, Billy Binch stepped up to the mic, saying 'Imma kill my opponent outside the ring'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 2701 p4p, 3885 weight class) and Emmanuel Thompson (ranked 211 p4p, 279 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Banner.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banner to the ground. Thompson is now in Banner's guard.
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson manages to pull guard.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Thompson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banner gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands with a cross.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Banner tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Banner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Banner misses.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banner lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Emmanuel Thompson has been cut.
It looks like Banner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily
and Banner counters with a crisp right that sends Thompson to the canvas! Banner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner!
Lamont Banner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dibiassi (ranked 3565 p4p, 2238 weight class) and Jackson Jones (ranked 265 p4p, 192 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dibiassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dibiassi is out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Dibiassi avoids it easily.
Dibiassi throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Dibiassi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Dibiassi shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones prevents Dibiassi from breaking the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes a swing at Dibiassi's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones keeps control of Dibiassi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Dibiassi controls the action.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Dibiassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones cracks Dibiassi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Dibiassi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a right hand. Dibiassi shakes it off.
Dibiassi gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dibiassi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Dibiassi.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dibiassi.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dibiassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
It looked like Dibiassi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones wants to clinch but Dibiassi slips to the side
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Dibiassi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dibiassi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dibiassi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Dibiassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dibiassi misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Dibiassi is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has Dibiassi pressed against the cage, preventing Dibiassi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones drives through and clinches with Dibiassi against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Dibiassi.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dibiassi blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones has Dibiassi up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jackson Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dibiassi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
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!
Jones gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dibiassi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dibiassi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibiassi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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