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BANZAI COMBAT 46 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Daicse (ranked 25232 p4p, 25612 weight class) and Shaun Fritz (ranked 518 p4p, 521 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Daicse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Fritz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fritz tries to clinch but Daicse moves out of range.
Fritz tries to clinch but Daicse moves out of range.
Daicse slips a jab and a cross from Fritz.
Daicse tries to bum rush Fritz with a series of wild strikes but Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fritz looks for a takedown but Daicse sprawls well.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse stuffs the takedown attempt from Fritz. Fritz gets slowly back to his feet.
Daicse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fritz is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daicse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fritz's head.
Daicse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fritz.
Mark Daicse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Fritz.
Fritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daicse lands a really nice looking cross but Fritz seems unphased.
 Fritz is rocked!
Daicse is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fritz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Daicse!
Mark Daicse very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shant Rim (ranked 4658 p4p, 4465 weight class) and Trent Emmett (ranked 277 p4p, 271 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shant Rim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Emmett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rim keeps the fight on the outside.
Rim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emmett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rim counters with a big head kick but Emmett shrugs it off.
Emmett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rim leaves Emmett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emmett fails with a takedown attempt.
Emmett feints and as Rim raises his hands in defense, Emmett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rim is looking to stand up but Emmett isn't so interested in that idea.
Emmett stands up and waves to Rim to follow him.
Rim shoots for a takedown but Emmett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emmett throws a head kick that misses
and Rim counters with a head kick.
Whack! Rim lands a heavy head kick that drops Emmett. The ref tackles Rim to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Emmett was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shant Rim!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Bautista (ranked 5664 p4p, 3664 weight class) and Kin Kon (ranked 302 p4p, 245 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bautista might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reincidentes - Vicio. Manuel Bautista is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manuel Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kin Kon!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bautista, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kon.
Kon gets through Bautista's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bautista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bautista backwards.
Kon lands a body shot.
Kon lands with a left to the head.
 Bautista is rocked!
Kon prevents Bautista from breaking the clinch.
Oh Bautista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bautista seems to have got his legs back now.
Kon lands an elbow inside.
Bautista being controlled against the cage.
Kon lands an elbow just above Bautista 's eye.
 It looks like Manuel Bautista has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kon lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kon.
Kon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Kon lands a big elbow that drops Bautista! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Bautista is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kin Kon!
After the fight, Kin Kon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Manuel Bautista was interviewed post fight and said 'What a fuck!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Galvan (ranked 3260 p4p, 4481 weight class) and Shuichi Shiroma (ranked 370 p4p, 454 weight class). Shuichi Shiroma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Galvan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shuichi Shiroma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma darts in trying to clinch
and Galvan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galvan cracks Shiroma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shiroma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galvan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galvan stuffs the takedown.
Shiroma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galvan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Galvan finds it's target.
Shiroma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galvan is looking to counter the offense by Shiroma and move into the clinch.
Shiroma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galvan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Galvan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Galvan. That snapped Shiroma's head back.
Galvan sizes up Shiroma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shiroma is rocked!
Galvan lands a big right hook! Shiroma looks hurt but is still standing! Galvan lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shiroma falls down and Galvan dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shiroma's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Galvan runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Galvan!
Henry Galvan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Wrestler Wayfare for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Quarto (ranked 3620 p4p, 4358 weight class) and Oreo Hopgood (ranked 403 p4p, 444 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Quarto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oreo Hopgood!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quarto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopgood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopgood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopgood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quarto.
Quarto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quarto sizes up Hopgood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopgood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quarto.
Hopgood tries to counter with a clinch but Quarto shakes him off and moves away.
Hopgood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quarto is adopting a defensive guard.
Hopgood throwing strikes but missing.
Quarto trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopgood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quarto's head.
Hopgood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopgood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quarto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopgood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopgood is looking to work some ground and pound but Quarto has wrist control.
Hopgood wants to control from the top but Quarto keeps moving.
Hopgood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopgood trying to control but Quarto is working from the bottom.
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.
Hopgood stays in close to Quarto's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopgood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hopgood tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Quarto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hopgood.
Quarto tries to improve position but can't.
Quarto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hopgood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hopgood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Quarto is squirming around, avoiding Hopgood's attempts to control the action.
Hopgood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quarto tries to hold on but Hopgood postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopgood looking to control but Quarto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hopgood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Quarto hang on?
Hopgood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hopgood lands a nice shot to the head.
Hopgood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A big strike lands for Hopgood! That's really hurt Quarto and he's turned his back - Hopgood keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hopgood jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oreo Hopgood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eishuu Retsu (ranked 4793 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Wyatt Lawson (ranked 498 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eishuu Retsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wyatt Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Retsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawson off the cage and back into range.
Lawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawson tests Retsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lawson misses with a low kick as Retsu jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Lawson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Lawson.
Retsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retsu moves out of range as Lawson throws a body kick.
Retsu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Retsu bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lawson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Lawson is rocked!
Retsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawson is still in real trouble! Can Retsu finish him?
Lawson is looking to control Retsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?
Retsu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawson trying to control but Retsu postures up.
Retsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawson keeps working.
Retsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Retsu thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
Retsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawson strikes from the bottom but Retsu uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retsu is staying tight to Lawson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Retsu.
Retsu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lawson wants to control but Retsu postures up.
Lawson is looking to regain half guard here but Retsu keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Retsu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Retsu raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retsu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Retsu lands a heavy elbow.
Retsu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lawson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Retsu unloads with some shots from mount but Lawson bucks and avoids them well.
Retsu thowing shots but they're missing.
Retsu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lawson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lawson tries to reverse the position but Retsu maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retsu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Retsu controlling the position easily from mount.
Retsu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Retsu punching from mount but Lawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lawson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Retsu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Retsu wants to control the pace but Lawson is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eishuu Retsu dominated that round.
That's time! Retsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
Retsu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Retsu cracks Lawson with an open hand slap.
Eishuu Retsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson throws a one two combo.
Retsu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawson.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Retsu scores with a head kick. Lawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Retsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson takes one to the side of the head.
Retsu is looking to slow Lawson down with leg kicks.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Retsu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Retsu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lawson clinches up against the cage.
Retsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Retsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Retsu.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Retsu.
Retsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Retsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Retsu.
Whack! Retsu lands a heavy head kick that drops Lawson. The ref tackles Retsu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lawson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Eishuu Retsu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sisko (ranked 3301 p4p, 3541 weight class) and Manresa Sanchez Roman (ranked 335 p4p, 353 weight class). Benjamin Sisko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manresa Sanchez Roman's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manresa Sanchez Roman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez Roman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sisko controlling Sanchez Roman's posture.
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez Roman defends it easily.
Sanchez Roman stays in close to Sisko's body and controls the position.
Sisko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Roman advances position into side control!
Sanchez Roman working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sanchez Roman landing a few strikes.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez Roman controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sisko seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanchez Roman dominates the positioning.
Sisko is not content to let Sanchez Roman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Roman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sisko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez Roman has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez Roman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sisko is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez Roman wants to sweep here but Sisko controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez Roman keeps trying to improve his position.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez Roman is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sisko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Sanchez Roman is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez Roman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sisko has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez Roman's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manresa Sanchez Roman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sisko looks to land a right hand but Sanchez Roman moved out of range.
Sanchez Roman needs to keep his hands up - Sisko had a free shot at his head there.
Sisko misses with a right hand
and Sanchez Roman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sisko won't be happy with that.
Sisko struggling a bit here.
Sanchez Roman staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko wants to control but Sanchez Roman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Roman advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez Roman controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko taking shots to the head.
Sanchez Roman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Sanchez Roman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez Roman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanchez Roman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez Roman cracks Sisko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez Roman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanchez Roman controlling his opponent.
Sanchez Roman looking for a guillotine from mount but Sisko is having none of it.
Sisko is in a horrible position here. Sanchez Roman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Roman landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez Roman controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez Roman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sisko is looking to escape.
The referee warns Sisko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Roman breaks from Sisko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sanchez Roman with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanchez Roman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sisko is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manresa Sanchez Roman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isai Malaki (ranked 3426 p4p, 3367 weight class) and Riziki Bara (ranked 382 p4p, 378 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Isai Malaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riziki Bara!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaki. That's going to slow Bara down.
Malaki scores with a hook.
Malaki takes a swing at Bara's ribcage but misses.
Malaki moves into the clinch.
Bara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malaki is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malaki digs a right hand underneath Bara's ribcage. Bara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malaki leaning against his opponent.
Bara trying to control the position but instead, Malaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bara into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malaki.
A right hand to the body from Malaki.
Malaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Malaki lands a body shot.
Bara is trying to maintain a safe position but Malaki gets an underhook and turns Bara into the cage.
Malaki stalling.
Malaki is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Malaki.
Malaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
Malaki works on Bara's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malaki.
Malaki is working Bara over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baras head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malaki.
Malaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bara looks winded!
Malaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
A short uppercut from Malaki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malaki gets through Bara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Malaki scores with a shot to the side of Bara's head.
Malaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malaki lands a shot to the body.
Malaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
Malaki lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Malaki - that landed with a thud.
Malaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Malaki.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malaki lands a body shot.
Malaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Malaki.
Bara takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Malaki presses Bara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malaki manages to break the clinch.
Malaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Malaki.
Malaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
Malaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malaki.
Malaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bara trying to control the position but instead, Malaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bara into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isai Malaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malaki sends Bara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Malaki is motioning to the referee to let Bara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Riziki Bara has been cut.
Malaki drops Bara with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bara! Malaki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isai Malaki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Robins (ranked 3278 p4p, 3340 weight class) and Mikki Magyar (ranked 251 p4p, 257 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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, Tony Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikki Magyar!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Robins.
Robins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robins throws a wild body kick that Magyar sees coming a mile off.
Robins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magyar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robins momentarily.
Tony Robins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magyar clinches up against the cage.
Magyar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magyar gets through Robins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magyar avoiding damage as Robins throws knees to the body.
Magyar scores with a shoulder strike.
Magyar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robins's efforts to push away.
Robins wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magyar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magyar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Magyar on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Magyar.
Magyar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinss head.
Magyar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robins takes a shot to the head.
Magyar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robins backwards.
Magyar lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Magyar.
Magyar managing to block the knees to the body from Robins.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magyar throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Magyar - that landed with a thud.
Magyar is working Robins over against the cage.
Magyar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robins trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magyar lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magyar.
Magyar gets underhooks to prevent Robins's takedown attempt.
Magyar lands a shot to the body.
Robins is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins stalling in the clinch but Magyar improves position.
Still in the clinch, Magyar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magyar gets through Robins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magyar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magyar as the two fighters clinch.
Magyar lands a nice shot to the body.
Magyar lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magyar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magyar wants to control from the top but Robins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magyar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Robins is tightening it up a little... Magyar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Magyar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Magyar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Robins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Robins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Calderon (ranked 1207 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Magilla Gorilla (ranked 113 p4p, 192 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Calderon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Magilla Gorilla!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Gorilla slips the punch.
Calderon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calderon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calderon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorilla tries to clinch up.
Gorilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calderon pinned against the cage. Calderon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorilla misses with a wild body shot.
Calderon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Magilla Gorilla has been cut.
Gorilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderon throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla misses with a body shot.
Gorilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorilla misses with a straight right.
Calderon scores with the left hand. Gorilla knows he should have avoided that one.
Gorilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calderon misses with a hook
so Gorilla counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon seems keen to control Gorilla's posture.
Gorilla distracts Calderon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gorilla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorilla throws a strike but Calderon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gorilla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Calderon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorilla trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Calderon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calderon tries to get out of the position.
Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorilla on the ground.
Gorilla slips nicely into half guard.
Gorilla trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorilla trying to control from half guard but Calderon is working away.
Calderon won't allow Gorilla to pass to mount.
Gorilla is looking for a kimura here.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Gorilla throwing shots but Calderon is blocking nicely.
Gorilla throwing shots but Calderon is blocking nicely.
Gorilla passes to full mount!
Calderon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gorilla tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gorilla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magilla Gorilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gorilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calderon avoids the body shot from Gorilla.
Gorilla shoots in for a double leg but Calderon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Calderon.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorilla is defended easily by Calderon.
Gorilla walks into a straight right hand from Calderon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorilla under the eye.
Gorilla looks to land a left hand but Calderon moved out of range nicely.
Calderon throws a jab when Gorilla was well out of range.
Calderon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Calderon circles away.
Calderon cracks Gorilla with a good jab.
Gorilla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calderon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magilla Gorilla.
Calderon misses with a straight left.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Gorilla slips the punch.
Gorilla tries to counter with a clinch but Calderon shakes him off and moves away.
Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorilla feints the counter takedown.
Calderon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorilla.
It looked like Calderon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calderon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gorilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderon throws out the jab.
Gorilla throws a shot from downtown. Calderon moves away and avoids it.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorilla.
Calderon stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gorilla with that takedown attempt.
Gorilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderon.
Gorilla misses with an uppercut.
Gorilla slips under a jab.
Calderon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gorilla. Gorilla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorilla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calderon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorilla somewhat.
Calderon lands with a hook. Gorilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That has opened up Magilla Gorilla's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calderon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Gorilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calderon.
Gorilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calderon misses with a hook.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorilla.
Calderon sets himself, and Gorilla steps forward looking for the clinch! Calderon avoids it this time.
Gorilla throws a looping overhand right but Calderon ducks down to avoid it.
Junior Calderon is winning the standup battle so far.
Calderon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorilla throws a shot from downtown. Calderon moves away and avoids it.
Calderon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorilla can do to turn this around?
Gorilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calderon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calderon looks to land a right hand but Gorilla moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Calderon misses its intended target.
Gorilla tries to clinch but Calderon is having none of it.
Calderon lands with a right hand.
The cut above Magilla Gorilla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorilla.
Gorilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calderon throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Gorilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Calderon is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Calderon misses the target.
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Calderon.
Gorilla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gorilla is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gorilla tries to clinch up.
Gorilla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Calderon.
Calderon tries to sprawl but Gorilla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gorilla wants to pass the guard but Calderon is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Calderon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
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.
Calderon looks to land a left hand but Gorilla moved out of range nicely.
Gorilla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calderon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gorilla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gorilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla blocks it.
Gorilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calderon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calderon clobbers Gorilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calderon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Gorilla shoots in for a double leg but Calderon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calderon is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Calderon misses.
Calderon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorilla misses with a hook. Calderon ducked under it nicely.
Calderon misses the jab.
Calderon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorilla.
Calderon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorilla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calderon.
Gorilla shoots for a double leg takedown but Calderon sprawls well. He's pushed Gorilla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magilla Gorilla.
Gorilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calderon tries to avoid it but Gorilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calderon to the ground. Calderon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calderon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorilla.
Gorilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon misses with a straight left.
Calderon keeps the fight on the outside.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla avoids it easily.
Gorilla tries to clinch but Calderon moves away
letting Calderon counter with a right hand.
Calderon misses with a looping right.
Calderon looks to throw the jab but Gorilla is out of range.
Gorilla wants to counter with a clinch but Calderon pushes him away.
Calderon lands with an overhand left.
Calderon lands with a hook. Gorilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla blocks it.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Gorilla slips the punch.
Calderon misses with an uppercut. Gorilla saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Calderon misses its intended target.
Gorilla tries to clinch up but Calderon circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorilla scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gorilla slips a jab from Calderon.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Gorilla throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calderon throws a jab when Gorilla was well out of range.
Calderon misses with a right hand
and Gorilla counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calderon won't be happy with that.
Gorilla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorilla wants to control but Calderon is keeping him busy.
Gorilla in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorilla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorilla is trying to get an arm triangle but Calderon is defending well.
Gorilla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calderon has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Gorilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Calderon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calderon misses with a lunging right hand
so Gorilla counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gorilla trying to move into half guard but instead Calderon has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorilla wants to sweep here but Calderon controlling him for the moment.
Calderon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gorilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gorilla has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Calderon is looking to defend but Gorilla has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Calderon! Gorilla pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Calderon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magilla Gorilla!
Magilla Gorilla is the new featherweight champion!
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