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BANZAI COMBAT 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 5116 p4p, 25359 weight class) and Nikolas Conner (ranked 291 p4p, 306 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolas Conner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguera throws out a powerful jab.
Laguera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Laguera.
Laguera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conner's head backwards.
Conner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conner circles away quickly and effectively.
Laguera throws a combination. Conner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Conner wants to slow Laguera down by chopping away at his legs.
Conner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laguera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laguera falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laguera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Laguera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Conner moves out of range.
Laguera scores with a one two! Conner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laguera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conner under the eye.
Laguera tries to work over Conner's front leg with a kick but Conner checks it.
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a double jab.
Conner throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Conner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conner throws a series of punches but Laguera moves out of range.
Conner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Conner lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner throws a right and a left that Laguera avoids nicely.
Laguera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laguera misses with a wild combination.
Conner thumps Laguera with a low kick.
Laguera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Conner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conner circles away quickly and effectively.
Conner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laguera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Conner. Conner obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laguera.
Conner checks a leg kick.
Conner shapes to counter with a head kick.
A low kick from Laguera is predictable there
and Conner counters with an inside leg kick.
Conner throws a lazy body kick
and Laguera counters with a one-two to the body.
Conner throws a head kick that misses.
Laguera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Laguera misses.
Conner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conner scoring well with a low kick there.
Laguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Laguera coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conner tries a quick counter leg kick but Laguera is wise to it.
Laguera misses with a double jab.
Conner misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Conner.
Laguera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laguera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laguera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
Conner is looking to chop away at Laguera's legs.
Laguera blocks a head kick by Conner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Conner moves out of range.
Laguera fails to land with a series of punches.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laguera lands a glancing blow to the side of Conner's head.
A low kick from Laguera misses
and Conner counters with a series of strikes. Laguera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laguera misses with an uppercut. Conner saw that one coming.
Laguera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conner moves out of range as Laguera strikes.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Conner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laguera checks a leg kick.
Alejandro Laguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Laguera tries to land a leg kick but Conner saw it coming and moves away.
Laguera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conner.
Laguera scoring well with a low kick there.
Laguera throws a right and a left that Conner avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laguera is out of range.
Laguera jabs Conner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conner.
Conner connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laguera.
Conner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laguera.
Laguera throws a right hand that Conner ducks under and follows up with a left that Conner also avoids with ease.
Conner tries a quick counter leg kick but Laguera is wise to it.
Conner throws a low kick but Laguera avoids it.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera throws a leg kick that misses.
Conner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laguera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laguera throws a leg kick
and Conner counters with a head kick. That will keep Laguera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Laguera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laguera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conner moves away.
Conner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laguera moves away.
Laguera throws a combination that misses
and Conner counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Laguera finds it's way through Conner's defenses.
Laguera throws a leg kick but Conner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Laguera.
Laguera throws a right hand that Conner ducks under and follows up with a left that Conner also avoids with ease.
Conner throws a hook but Laguera avoids it easily.
Conner throws a leg kick which misses Laguera's front leg but catches the back leg as Laguera tries to avoid it.
Laguera checks a low kick from Conner.
Conner checks a leg kick.
Laguera wants to land a leg kick but Conner is out of range.
Laguera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laguera.
Conner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laguera tries a low kick but Conner avoids it.
Laguera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguera checks a leg kick nicely.
Laguera misses with a two punch combination.
Laguera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Laguera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conner.
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laguera lands a leg kick that knocks Conner off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Laguera.
Laguera wants to land a leg kick but Conner is out of range.
Laguera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laguera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Conner thumps Laguera with a low kick.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laguera throws a combination that misses
and Conner counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner throws a hook to the side of Laguera's head but Laguera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laguera just misses with a punch to the body.
Laguera looks to throw a body kick
and Conner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laguera fails to land with a series of punches.
Conner moves forwards but Laguera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laguera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laguera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Conner is looking to slow Laguera down with leg kicks.
Conner dodges the punch combination from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Conner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laguera throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Conner to counter with a crisp jab.
Laguera is looking to slow Conner down with leg kicks.
Conner scores with a jab. Laguera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laguera checks a leg kick.
Conner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laguera can pounce on him.
Conner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera scores with a decent looking hook.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laguera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laguera scores with a jab to the head.
Laguera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Conner connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Laguera.
Conner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Conner ducks right into an uppercut from Laguera.
Laguera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laguera throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laguera.
Laguera is looking to counter punch.
A right-left combo lands from Conner.
That's two 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!
Conner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laguera. That did some damage!
Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Conner misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conner!
Laguera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laguera.
Conner tries a low kick but Laguera avoids it.
Laguera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laguera misses with a looping left.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Conner avoids them all with ease.
Laguera throws a low kick but Conner avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laguera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Laguera is just out of range.
Laguera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laguera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laguera momentarily.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conner misses with a straight right.
Conner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Laguera.
Laguera moves out of range of the leg kick from Conner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conner throws a solid leg kick but Laguera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conner.
Conner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laguera counters with a stiff right hand.
Laguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laguera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conner! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner throws a head kick that misses.
Conner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laguera throws out a leg kick but Conner moves out of range and Laguera only half commits.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conner.
Good work by Conner as he checks the leg kick.
Conner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Conner lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolas Conner.
I think Conner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolas Conner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Etene Nanai (ranked 24364 p4p, 4878 weight class) and Saita Paita (ranked 562 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Etene Nanai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saita Paita!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanai was well out of range. Poor timing from Paita.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanai misses the target.
Paita misses with a hook. Nanai ducked under it nicely.
Paita looking to score a takedown here. Nanai is defending well but Paita drives through and ends up in Nanai's guard.
Paita trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nanai wants to get back to his feet but Paita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paita passes Nanai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanai is looking to escape.
Paita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanai wants to get back to his feet.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paita is looking to advance position but Nanai won't allow it.
Paita wants to advance to full mount but Nanai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nanai is keeping the position for now.
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.
Paita trying to control but Nanai is working from the bottom.
Paita slips nicely into half guard.
Nanai's coaches at Bowsh Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nanai is looking to escape.
Paita trying to work for an americana but Nanai has managed to regain full guard.
Paita postures up in Nanai's guard and throws a big left but Nanai blocks it.
Paita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nanai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paita, into his guard.
Paita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nanai passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nanai pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Nanai is going to stand back up.
Paita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nanai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nanai pushes Paita off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paita throws the left hand but Nanai avoids the punch easily.
Nanai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nanai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nanai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Paita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saita Paita dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Paita misses with a takedown attempt - Nanai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paita lands with a slapping head kick.
Paita throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Paita.
Nanai throws a hook but Paita avoids it easily.
Paita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nanai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paita lands a nice looking body shot.
Paita misses with a left hand
and Nanai counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Saita Paita has been cut.
Nanai walks into a jab.
Nanai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paita fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nanai misses with a straight left.
Paita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paita misses the body punch
and Nanai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paita! Nanai lets Paita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Paita is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paita cracks Nanai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nanai misses.
Paita throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nanai.
 It looks like Etene Nanai has been cut.
Nanai throws a looping overhand right but Paita ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Paita does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paita looks to land a left hand but Nanai moved out of range nicely.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but Nanai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nanai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Paita.
Saita Paita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nanai moves out of range as Paita throws a body kick.
Paita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saita Paita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paita missing with a left hand there. Nanai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nanai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paita has a takedown stuffed.
Nanai is looking to counter punch.
Etene Nanai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Nanai avoids the head kick by Paita.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paita throws an overhand right that lands on Nanai's shoulder, as Nanai tries to avoid the shot.
Nanai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanai.
Paita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanai is looking to counter punch.
Paita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanai was well out of range. Poor timing from Paita.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paita falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nanai to counter with a crisp jab.
Nanai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Etene Nanai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nanai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nanai misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paita tries for a takedown but Nanai circles away easily
and Nanai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paita swings for the body but Nanai moves out of range.
Nanai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nanai slips a straight right by Paita.
Paita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paita darts in looking for a takedown but Nanai gets double underhooks and turns Paita into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanai.
Nanai throwing a counter right hand but Paita manages to avoid it.
Nanai misses with an uppercut
and Paita counters with a series of strikes. Nanai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paita misses with a double jab
and Nanai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paita! Nanai lets Paita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Paita is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanai finish him?
Paita is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Paita misses
and Nanai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Etene Nanai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 4490 p4p, 5486 weight class) and James Hopkins (ranked 448 p4p, 493 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Drago's defenses.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Hopkins lands a left and a right that send Drago crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
James Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago with a jab.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Drago misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a left right combination that sends Drago crashing to the mat - Hopkins wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Drago out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gherman Cornouhov (ranked 4404 p4p, 3713 weight class) and Sun Tzu (ranked 303 p4p, 278 weight class). Cornouhov comes into the arena with ULTRAKILL - The World Looks Red blaring out of the sound system. Tzu has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gherman Cornouhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sun Tzu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Tzu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tzu rushes Cornouhov and presses him up against the cage.
Tzu manages to pull guard.
Tzu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tzu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tzu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tzu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornouhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cornouhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Tzu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tzu throws a big elbow that misses.
Tzu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tzu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cornouhov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tzu! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sun Tzu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sun Tzu made sure he mentioned Tokzik Dope L.A., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gherman Cornouhov had this to say: 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Montoya (ranked 2769 p4p, 2652 weight class) and Ratchanasak Sitsongrit (ranked 231 p4p, 224 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Montoya moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Montoya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Montoya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Montoya avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Montoya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Montoya misses.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya's shoulder, as Montoya tries to avoid the shot.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya's head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Montoya's head back.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montoya. Montoya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Montoya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Montoya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Montoya fails to land with a series of punches.
Montoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montoya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Montoya misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Montoya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Montoya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Montoya blocks it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Montoya avoids it.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Montoya misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montoya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Montoya's head.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Montoya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A quick step to the side and Montoya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montoya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Montoya takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Montoya avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Montoya's body.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Montoya might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montoya under the eye.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Montoya swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Montoya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Montoya should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Montoya misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Montoya is wise to it.
Montoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Montoya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit tests Montoya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Montoya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Montoya takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Montoya.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Montoya knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya's head.
Montoya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Montoya is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Montoya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montoya defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Montoya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Montoya jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Montoya.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Montoya throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Montoya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montoya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Montoya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montoya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Felipe Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Montoya counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Montoya to acknowledge the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Montoya.
Montoya throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Montoya staying out of range there.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit thumps Montoya with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Montoya is wise to it.
Montoya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Montoya walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Montoya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montoya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montoya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya.
Montoya lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montoya on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Montoya off balance momentarily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
It looked like Montoya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit cracks Montoya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Montoya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit jabs Montoya right on the nose. Montoya blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Montoya's midsection.
Montoya needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montoya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montoya throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Montoya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montoya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montoya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montoya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montoya blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Montoya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit motions for Montoya to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Montoya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Montoya off balance momentarily.
Montoya throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Felipe Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baron Black (ranked 3519 p4p, 2303 weight class) and Enu Deathcrush (ranked 228 p4p, 165 weight class). Baron Black 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a straight left.
Deathcrush shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Black.
It looks like Enu Deathcrush has been cut.
Deathcrush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black connects with a nice looking jab.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deathcrush doesn't seem bothered though.
Deathcrush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deathcrush is rocked!
We've been told by Black's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deathcrush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deathcrush off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a shot from downtown. Deathcrush moves away and avoids it.
Black misses with a hook.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Deathcrush moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Baron Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Deathcrush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Deathcrush moves away and avoids it.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Deathcrush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Deathcrush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deathcrush misses with a takedown
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Baron Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot to the body.
Baron Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black lands with a straight right. Deathcrush didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathcrush tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black throws a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head but Deathcrush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deathcrush walks into a left hand.
Deathcrush shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deathcrush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deathcrush.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deathcrush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Black to the ground. Deathcrush is now in Black's guard.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
Deathcrush postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deathcrush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathcrush on the ground.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush pulls Black in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black wants to pass to mount but Deathcrush is defending the position.
Deathcrush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Deathcrush looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Black.
Deathcrush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Deathcrush moves out of range as Black strikes.
Deathcrush lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush throws a shot to the body.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Deathcrush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Black cracks Deathcrush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Deathcrush persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deathcrush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Black scrambles back to his feet.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Deathcrush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baron Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deathcrush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deathcrush throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Black seems keen to control Deathcrush's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Deathcrush is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Deathcrush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Black rather than just go for the knockout.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathcrush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush slips under a jab.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Deathcrush is controlling the pace.
Deathcrush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deathcrush in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is staying active underneath Deathcrush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deathcrush can do to turn this around?
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush slips a nice elbow through Black's hands, connecting with Black's forehead.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enu Deathcrush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Deathcrush slips a straight right by Black.
Black misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Black throws a hook but Deathcrush blocks it.
Deathcrush tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deathcrush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to sweep here but Deathcrush controlling him for the moment.
Deathcrush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Deathcrush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deathcrush advances to half guard.
Deathcrush controlling the pace.
Deathcrush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deathcrush connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Deathcrush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Black won't allow Deathcrush to pass to mount.
Enu Deathcrush has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deathcrush in particular looking to stall.
Deathcrush is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Deathcrush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deathcrush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Black!
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deathcrush misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Deathcrush seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Deathcrush throws a strike aimed at the side of Black's head but Black avoids it well.
Deathcrush lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Black down.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
Black is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deathcrush has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Baron Black!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Draymond Green (ranked 2800 p4p, 2265 weight class) and Sinan Vrases (ranked 232 p4p, 194 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draymond Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Vrases!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green goes for a double leg but Vrases avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vrases continues to drive forward.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Green takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Green is breathing heavily.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrases landing knees to the head.
 Green is rocked!
Green has been working on his balance at Dangerous Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vrases.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrases has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Green - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vrases, and another! Green is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases gave a mention to BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cade Quinn (ranked 1537 p4p, 2019 weight class) and Dag Yilmaz (ranked 188 p4p, 233 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cade Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dag Yilmaz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yilmaz throws a series of punches but Quinn avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yilmaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yilmaz throws a right and a left that Quinn avoids nicely.
Quinn takes a swing at Yilmaz's ribcage but misses.
Quinn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Dag Yilmaz has been cut.
Quinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yilmaz.
Some wild striking there from Yilmaz.
Quinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yilmaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yilmaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yilmaz's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yilmaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Quinn thuds a left hand into Yilmaz's body.
Quinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Yilmaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn scores with a nice strike.
Yilmaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quinn's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn has his foot on Yilmaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yilmaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Quinn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yilmaz rolls with it to try and escape but Quinn cranks on the arm and Yilmaz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cade Quinn!
In his post fight interview, Cade Quinn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dahman (ranked 1994 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Rinya Nakamura (ranked 148 p4p, 102 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahman misses with a straight left.
Dahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Dahman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dahman off to one side.
Dahman throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Jonny Dahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahman is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura leaves Dahman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dahman tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Dahman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahman is defended easily by Nakamura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Dahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dahman on the side of the head.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dahman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Nakamura lands.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a jab when Dahman was well out of range.
Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dahman.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahman swinging wildly here.
Dahman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Dahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dahman.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
letting Dahman counter with a right hand.
Nakamura slips a jab from Dahman.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Dahman.
A jab from Nakamura does it's job there.
Dahman shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dahman's waist but Dahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Dahman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahman is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Dahman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dahman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Dahman keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to control. Dahman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dahman pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Dahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Dahman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dahman. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Good leg kick by Dahman.
Dahman avoids a kick to the body.
Dahman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahman wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Dahman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dahman is struggling to control the position.
Dahman lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakamura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nakamura prevents Dahman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Dahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dahman tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Dahman defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Dahman defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Dahman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Dahman is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is trying to control. Dahman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dahman trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura working over Dahman with some ground and pound. Dahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahman punching from the bottom.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura prevents Dahman from improving his position.
Dahman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dahman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nakamura jumps into side control!
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dahman is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dahman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahman is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dahman swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahman wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dahman misses with a straight right.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Dahman.
Dahman throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Dahman slips the punch.
Dahman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Dahman coming out on top.
Dahman tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Dahman misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahman tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Dahman throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rinya Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dahman closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Dahman does no damage.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dahman wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura throws out a counter right but Dahman avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dahman's head backwards.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahman looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
A jab from Nakamura finds it's way through Dahman's defenses.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Dahman counters with a two punch combo.
Nakamura misses with a low kick as Dahman jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Dahman swings widly with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahman fails with a takedown attempt.
Dahman works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahman looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Dahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Dahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dahman with a jab.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Dahman is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Rinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dahman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonny Dahman.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinya Nakamura!
A relieved looking Rinya Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Jokinen (ranked 1195 p4p, 955 weight class) and Bolle Gijs (ranked 140 p4p, 114 weight class). Gijs has chosen Holle bolle Gijs as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jouni Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolle Gijs!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen tries to clinch but Gijs moves away
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gijs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Gijs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Gijs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokinen tries to get out of the position.
Gijs pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gijs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gijs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gijs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gijs.
Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Gijs is very close to passing his half guard.
Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position.
Jokinen wants to control but Gijs is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen has hold of Gijs's hands but Gijs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gijs is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Gijs working Jokinen over with strikes.
Gijs thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Gijs's defenses.
Gijs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jokinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gijs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jokinen can't fight it off and eventually Gijs manages to take the fight to the floor. Jokinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gijs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Gijs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gijs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jokinen is avoiding damage well.
Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gijs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jokinen parries the strikes from Gijs easily there. Gijs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jokinen to escape.
Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs working the ground and pound.
Gijs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
Gijs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gijs tries to score with some ground and pound. Jokinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jokinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gijs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gijs with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Jokinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Gijs.
Gijs controlling the pace for now.
Gijs landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gijs looking to finish Jokinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jokinen!
Jeez, Jouni Jokinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jouni Jokinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Bolle Gijs took to the microphone: 'Papier hier'.
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