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BANZAI COMBAT 51 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Price (ranked 25306 p4p, 25245 weight class) and Gianni Du Buisson (ranked 586 p4p, 582 weight class). James Price 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianni Du Buisson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Price.
Du Buisson shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Price.
Du Buisson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price cracks Du Buisson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Price has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Du Buisson to stand back up!
 Du Buisson is rocked!
 It looks like Gianni Du Buisson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Du Buisson.
Price is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Du Buisson is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
We've been told by Price's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Du Buisson seems to have recovered his senses.
James Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Du Buisson.
Du Buisson misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a huge left! Du Buisson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Price isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Du Buisson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Price!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kichiro Hironaka (ranked 5759 p4p, 4543 weight class) and Rodolfo Mcclain (ranked 543 p4p, 463 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kichiro Hironaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Mcclain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hironaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcclain as he avoids it easily.
Mcclain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mcclain misses with a leg kick.
Hironaka misses the shot to the body.
Hironaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcclain but Mcclain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hironaka gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mcclain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hironaka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hironaka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcclain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hironaka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcclain is avoiding damage well.
Hironaka trying to control the action but Mcclain is working from the bottom.
Hironaka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcclain is avoiding damage well.
Hironaka advances nicely into full mount.
Hironaka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mcclain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hironaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hironaka.
Mcclain blocking the ground and pound.
Hironaka punching from mount but Mcclain doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hironaka throws some wild stikes that Mcclain manages to avoid easily.
Hironaka wants to control the pace but Mcclain is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hironaka has control of Mcclain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcclain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hironaka wants to control the pace but Mcclain is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain tries to lock up and control but Hironaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hironaka trying to control but Mcclain is having none of it.
Mcclain blocking the ground and pound.
Hironaka scoring with strikes but Mcclain is staying in there.
Hironaka throwing strikes here but Mcclain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hironaka goes for an armbar but Mcclain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcclain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hironaka holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcclain wants to control from the top but Hironaka keeps moving.
Hironaka is trying to control the position but Mcclain postures up.
Mcclain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hironaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Hironaka 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.
Hironaka shoots in but Mcclain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcclain thinks about the counter body kick.
Hironaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hironaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Kichiro Hironaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcclain is trying to keep Hironaka in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hironaka gets to his feet. Mcclain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hironaka tries to clinch but Mcclain moves out of range.
Hironaka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hironaka showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hironaka is looking to take a break and control but Mcclain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hironaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hironaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hironaka trying to control the action but Mcclain is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hironaka gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcclain. That's going to slow Hironaka down.
Mcclain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hironaka.
Mcclain avoids the head kick by Hironaka.
Mcclain flicks out a counter leg kick but Hironaka steps away.
Hironaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcclain can do to turn this around?
Hironaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcclain's waist but Mcclain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hironaka off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Hironaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcclain throws a sloppy head kick and Hironaka moves out of range easily.
Hironaka forces Mcclain back against the cage and clinches.
Mcclain crunches a lovely knee into Hironaka's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain working hard to break the clinch.
Hironaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hironaka.
Hironaka stalling in the clinch but Mcclain improves position.
Hironaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcclain walks away with a smile on his face. Hironaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hironaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclain sprawls well initially but Hironaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hironaka is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcclain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcclain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hironaka.
Hironaka is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcclain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hironaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain keeping moving, preventing Hironaka from controlling successfully.
Hironaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hironaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hironaka stands up and waves to Mcclain to follow him.
Mcclain gets caught napping as Hironaka dives in and scores a takedown. Mcclain manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcclain looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Hironaka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hironaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcclain flicks out a counter leg kick but Hironaka steps away.
Mcclain slaps away a takedown attempt from Hironaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hironaka moves into range and clinches up with Mcclain.
Hironaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hironaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcclain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hironaka.
Hironaka trying to stall but Mcclain improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclain trying to land knees to the body.
Hironaka looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Hironaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcclain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hironaka.
Mcclain lands a knee to the body.
Mcclain misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hironaka misses with an elbow strike.
Hironaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcclain tries a knee to the head but Hironaka blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hironaka wants to break free but Mcclain has control.
Hironaka tries to pull guard but Mcclain holds him up against the cage and eventually Hironaka drops back down to his feet.
Hironaka has picked Mcclain up - he's going for a ride! Hironaka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mcclain is staying active underneath Hironaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hironaka looks to land a strike but Mcclain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hironaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hironaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcclain on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcclain's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hironaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcclain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hironaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hironaka trying to control but Mcclain is working from the bottom.
Hironaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hironaka lands a couple of digs.
Hironaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcclain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kichiro Hironaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcclain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hironaka shoots in for a double leg but Mcclain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcclain wants to counter with a clinch but Hironaka pushes him away.
Hironaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcclain throws a fast counter high kick but Hironaka manages to duck under it in time.
Hironaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcclain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hironaka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kichiro Hironaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcclain lands a big head kick that sends Hironaka tumbling to the mat! Mcclain takes a step backwards and waves Hironaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Mcclain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hironaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kichiro Hironaka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 5366 p4p, 5164 weight class) and Sayonara Koivupuunoksa (ranked 529 p4p, 519 weight class). Sayonara Koivupuunoksa 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sayonara Koivupuunoksa!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivupuunoksa takes one to the chin there.
Koivupuunoksa pushes Gilmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore fails to pull guard.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body punch.
Koivupuunoksa tries to work over Gilmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilmore wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been hearing reports that Gilmore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gilmore wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore being controlled against the cage.
Koivupuunoksa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koivupuunoksa is defending well.
Gilmore prevents a body shot from Koivupuunoksa.
Gilmore tries to break free but Koivupuunoksa pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koivupuunoksa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koivupuunoksa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gilmore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koivupuunoksa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koivupuunoksa throws the left hand but Gilmore avoids the punch easily.
Gilmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivupuunoksa.
Gilmore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gilmore, as that shot connected.
It looks like Sayonara Koivupuunoksa has been cut.
Koivupuunoksa forces Gilmore back against the cage and clinches.
Koivupuunoksa has Gilmore pressed against the cage.
Koivupuunoksa stops a takedown attempt from Gilmore.
Koivupuunoksa tries to work over Gilmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koivupuunoksa throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Koivupuunoksa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore is looking for a takedown.
Koivupuunoksa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore tries to sprawl but Koivupuunoksa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Koivupuunoksa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koivupuunoksa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore actively working from the bottom here.
Gilmore tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Koivupuunoksa moves into full mount! Gilmore won't be happy about that!
Koivupuunoksa with a couple of short strikes.
Koivupuunoksa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivupuunoksa working the ground and pound effectively.
Koivupuunoksa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koivupuunoksa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivupuunoksa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gilmore is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sayonara Koivupuunoksa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Gunnar Ekberg (ranked 4463 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Dawson Travis (ranked 456 p4p, 479 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 Las Vegas, Lars Gunnar Ekberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawson Travis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis dives in and grabs Ekberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekberg pushes down on Travis's head and hops out.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Travis on his heels. He'll look to pass Travis's guard now, I'm sure.
Travis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ekberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Travis prevents Ekberg from breaking the clinch.
Travis drags the fight down to the ground.
Ekberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ekberg throws a hook but Travis blocks it.
Travis swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ekberg misses.
Travis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ekberg leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ekberg throwing a counter right hand but Travis manages to avoid it.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawson Travis.
Ekberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ekberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ekberg wants to get back to his feet but Travis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Travis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travis stops Ekberg from standing up.
Travis wants to pass the guard but Ekberg is keeping the position.
Travis stops Ekberg from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekberg is keeping the position for now.
Ekberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ekberg tries to get out of the position.
Travis prevents Ekberg from getting back to his feet.
Travis throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Travis forces his way into half guard.
Travis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ekberg tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Travis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dawson Travis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brain Game (ranked 3951 p4p, 4452 weight class) and Ringo Dukes (ranked 426 p4p, 455 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brain Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ringo Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Game defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Game into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Game misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukes.
Dukes with a poor takedown
and Game counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Game. Dukes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Game.
Game misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dukes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Game stuns Dukes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Game swings for the body but Dukes moves out of range.
Game moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDukes.
Game drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Game changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Game sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Game tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Game bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Game connects with a body shot.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes throws a combination that misses
and Game counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game stuns Dukes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Game changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Game comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Game scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dukes doesn't seem bothered though.
Game swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Game lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukes off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Ringo Dukes has been cut.
Game with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Game misses with a two punch combination.
Game thuds a left hand into Dukes's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Game connects with a jab.
Game shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dukes eats them both and turns towards Game to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Game misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dukes throws a wild hook but Game just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Dukes gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Game raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Game!
In his post fight interview, Brain Game gave a big smile as he said 'Easy Money. One Time is all it takes.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunochi (ranked 3435 p4p, 3480 weight class) and Montgomery Scott (ranked 409 p4p, 412 weight class). Ippo Makunochi 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ippo Makunochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montgomery Scott!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Makunochi as he connects with a hook.
Scott blocks a jab.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makunochi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott lands a jab to the nose.
Scott lands with a cross.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Makunochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunochi.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Makunochi slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Makunochi misses the target.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Makunochi saw that one coming.
Makunochi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makunochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Scott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scott throws a hook but Makunochi blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Makunochi misses the target.
Scott blocks a low kick nicely.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Makunochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Makunochi counters with a straight right hand.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Makunochi.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Makunochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
letting Makunochi counter with a right hand.
Makunochi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makunochi avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makunochi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makunochi misses with a straight left.
Makunochi looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott throws a body punch but Makunochi moves out of range.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makunochis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Scott.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Makunochi moved out of range nicely.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Makunochi counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott misses with a straight left.
Makunochi throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a hook. Makunochi ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Scott.
Makunochi avoids the body shot from Scott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makunochi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makunochi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scott catches Makunochi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makunochi misses the shot to the body.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makunochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makunochi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Makunochi moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Makunochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Makunochi is rocked!
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Oh Makunochi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Montgomery Scott!
Montgomery Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kresimir Ilic (ranked 2908 p4p, 3630 weight class) and Bones Jones (ranked 322 p4p, 408 weight class). Jones has chosen My Hallelujah as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kresimir Ilic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kresimir Ilic 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kresimir Ilic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bones Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilic thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ilic but Ilic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kresimir Ilic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bones Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ilic as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Ilic misses.
We've been told by Ilic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Ilic sprawls well.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Ilic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Ilic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ilic shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Ilic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ilic missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ilic catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ilic circles away.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ilic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Ilic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilic misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Ilic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Ilic, which made it look bad.
Ilic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Ilic strikes.
Jones shoots in and bounces Ilic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ilic keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilic wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ilic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ilic is stalling in the full guard.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ilic is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilic looking to pass the guard.
Ilic throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilic's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ilic can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Ilic's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ilic has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Ilic passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bones Jones!
An out of breath Bones Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabrijel Pavicic (ranked 2578 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Andrew Okwi (ranked 323 p4p, 450 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Pavicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Okwi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavicic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavicic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavicic lands a lovely overhand right.
Pavicic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okwi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okwi moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavicic misses with a wild body shot.
Okwi just misses with a punch to the body.
Okwi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pavicic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okwi. Okwi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okwi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pavicic is out of range.
Pavicic cracks Okwi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Pavicic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Pavicic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicic cracks a nice hook into Okwi's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Pavicic.
As Pavicic backs off Okwi throws a huge counter combo but Pavicic manages to avoid it all.
Pavicic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavicic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pavicic swats away the attempt to clinch by Okwi.
It looked like Pavicic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavicic lands with a nice body punch.
Okwi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavicic.
Pavicic blocks a head kick by Okwi.
Okwi throws a lazy head kick
and Pavicic counters with a nice body shot.
Pavicic misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okwi slips a jab and a cross from Pavicic.
Okwi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pavicic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okwi throws a head kick but Pavicic moves out of range.
Okwi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okwi moves away from the strike by Pavicic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Okwi!
Pavicic connects with a body shot.
Pavicic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okwi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavicic scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Pavicic there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic checks a low kick from Okwi.
Pavicic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okwi.
Okwi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pavicic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okwi misses with a straight right.
Pavicic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okwi tries to clinch up
and Pavicic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pavicic digs a good hook to Okwi's body.
Okwi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okwi with a jab.
Okwi moves away from the strike by Pavicic.
A combination from Pavicic does no damage.
Pavicic misses with an uppercut
and Okwi counters with an inside leg kick.
Okwi walks into a stiff left hand from Pavicic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okwi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okwi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavicic throws out the jab.
Pavicic just misses with a punch to the body.
Okwi wants to clinch.
Pavicic is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabrijel Pavicic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okwi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pavicic counter with a right hand.
Pavicic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavicic lands with an overhand left.
Pavicic connects with a jab.
Okwi throws a head kick that misses.
Okwi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavicic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Pavicic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okwi doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavicic circles away.
A quick step to the side and Pavicic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pavicic counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavicic lands a body shot.
Okwi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavicic.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Okwi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pavicic has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okwi counters with a nice body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okwi 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.
Pavicic takes a swing at Okwi's ribcage but misses.
Okwi scores with a nice head shot.
Okwi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pavicic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okwi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavicic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okwi.
Pavicic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pavicic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gabrijel Pavicic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okwi throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavicic lands with a shot to the body.
Pavicic slips under a jab.
Pavicic scores with a jab. Okwi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okwi ducks under a wild hook from Pavicic.
Okwi counters with a body kick.
Pavicic lands a jab to the head.
Okwi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okwi scores with a jab. Pavicic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okwi misses with a hook. Pavicic ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pavicic, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okwi swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pavicic to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavicic. Okwi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavicic throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavicic misses with a lunging right hand
and Okwi counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi tries to clinch up
and Pavicic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pavicic misses the shot to the body.
Pavicic lands a slapping body shot.
Pavicic takes a swing at Okwi's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okwi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavicic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okwi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pavicic under the eye.
Okwi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavicic.
Okwi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okwi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okwi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okwi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with a left hand
and Okwi counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Pavicic avoids the head kick by Okwi.
A counter left hand to the body from Pavicic misses its target.
Pavicic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okwi.
Pavicic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okwi has time to react.
Okwi misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavicic misses the target.
Okwi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavicic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabrijel Pavicic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pavicic thuds a left hand into Okwi's body.
Okwi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okwi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pavicic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okwi.
Okwi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okwi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pavicic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okwi can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Pavicic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okwi misses with a body kick.
Pavicic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okwi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pavicic works the jab nicely.
Okwi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicic lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Pavicic.
Pavicic lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Pavicic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavicic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pavicic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pavicic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okwi.
Pavicic throws a body punch but Okwi moves out of range.
Okwi connects with a jab.
Pavicic punishes Okwi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pavicic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okwi doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okwi tries a head kick but it misses.
Okwi throws the kick towards the body but Pavicic avoids it.
Okwi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pavicic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okwi's head.
Okwi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okwi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pavicic counters with a nice body shot.
Pavicic lands a really nice looking cross but Okwi seems unphased.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pavicic lands a big uppercut and Okwi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okwi looks OK. Pavicic waves Okwi back to his feet!
Okwi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic needs to keep his hands up - Okwi had a free shot at his head there.
Okwi is still on wobbly legs! Can Pavicic finish him?
Okwi avoids the body shot from Pavicic.
Pavicic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pavicic cracks Okwi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okwi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pavicic finish him?
Pavicic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Okwi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Okwi looks to clinch but Pavicic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Okwi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabrijel Pavicic!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Obah Bafote (ranked 3238 p4p, 2786 weight class) and Fransisco Woodley (ranked 387 p4p, 344 weight class). Obah Bafote could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fransisco Woodley's chin.
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178
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obah Bafote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fransisco Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woodley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bafote thinking.
Woodley stuns Bafote with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bafote is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Woodley.
Bafote staying out of range there.
Woodley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bafote closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Woodley to counter with a crisp jab.
Woodley tries to keep at a distance but Bafote has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woodley's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Woodley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Woodley tries to break the clinch but Bafote is controlling the position.
Woodley working hard to break the clinch.
Woodley misses with a punch to the body.
Woodley avoiding damage as Bafote throws knees to the body.
Bafote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Fransisco Woodley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bafote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafote is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Bafote.
Woodley takes an elbow to the temple.
Bafote stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woodley taking a breather.
Bafote blocks a body shot from Woodley.
Woodley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bafote misses with an elbow over the top.
Bafote scores with a knee to the head.
Woodley is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bafote.
Woodley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bafote finish him?
Bafote works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woodley looks winded!
Bafote lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Fransisco Woodley's cut even more.
Bafote definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bafote pushes Woodley against the cage. Bafote is working some dirty boxing. Bafote pushes off with a quick right hook! Woodley goes down! Woodley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bafote moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obah Bafote!
A victorious Obah Bafote thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rinya Nakamura (ranked 1796 p4p, 2764 weight class) and Joel Gomez (ranked 140 p4p, 195 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinya Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.
Gomez wants to clinch
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.
Gomez throws a lazy head kick
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gomez down! Nakamura is looking to finish but Gomez is intelligently defending himself.
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura cracks Gomez with a solid left hand.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomez is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?
Gomez is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Gomez is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura stalling away here and it's allowed Gomez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Gomez has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakamura cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakamura misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a big shot that drops Gomez! Can he finish him?
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Nakamura tries for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura misses with the ground and pound.
Gomez manages to get back to half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Gomez gets full guard.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomez looking to control but Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Gomez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nakamura stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Gomez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joel Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomez.
Nakamura rushes Gomez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gomez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nakamura piles on the pressure and Gomez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
After winning the bout, Rinya Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joel Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'I’ll be back and better next time , it just wasn’t my night tonight . THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS !'.
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