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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Lewis (ranked 5799 p4p, 4840 weight class) and Death Note (ranked 236 p4p, 213 weight class). Death Note has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javier Lewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Death Note! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Note blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Note closes the distance and clinches. Note breaks the clinch.
Lewis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Note takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses. Lewis feinted there with a counter leg kick. Note fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lewis checks it well. Note closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage. Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Note tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Note, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Note against the cage but Note circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lewis moves into the clinch. Lewis breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Note rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis works on Note's body with a couple of short punches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Note pressing his opponent against the cage. Lewis jumps guard but Note stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Note pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lewis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Note is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Note misses with a head kick.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Note.
Javier Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Note has taken the fight into the clinch. Note escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis clinches. Note prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch. Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Note up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Note tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lewis tries to counter by clinching up but Note breaks away and moves out of range. Lewis blocks a head kick by Note.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Note to keep the fight standing. Note is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage. Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Note misses with an elbow strike.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Note gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Death Note will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Note avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Note tries to sprawl but Lewis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Lewis thows a huge punch but Note dodges it nicely.
Lewis seems to be working for a kimura but Note defends the submission attempt. Note has one foot on Lewis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Note moves into the clinch. Note displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lewis up against the cage. Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Note walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Note pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch. Lewis tries a body shot but Note blocks it.
Note has Lewis pushed against the cage. Note escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Note tries a head kick but it misses.
Note throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lewis. Lewis goes for a double leg but Note avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Note continues to drive forward. Note lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Note's efforts to push away. A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land. Note stalls. Death Note seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Note has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Note breaks from the clinch.
Note throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lewis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. A head kick misses from Note. Javier Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lewis blocks a head kick by Note.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Note throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Note.
Note lands with a kick to the temple. Lewis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Note tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it. Death Note is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Note tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed and Note counters with a solid body kick. Note throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Note wants to clinch but Lewis slips to the side and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Note is breathing heavily. Note moves into the clinch. Note wants to break free but Lewis has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Note wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike. Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Note.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Note bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Note closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage. Lewis tries to pull guard but Note holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lewis jumps guard but Note turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Death Note showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Note misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Note is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Note leaves Lewis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Note tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Note as he avoids it easily. Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Note counters with a one-two to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Note connects with a high kick. Lewis avoids the head kick by Note.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis avoids the head kick by Note.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Note throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch. Note goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Lewis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Death Note seems to be getting the better of the standup. Note buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Note sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lewis working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Note is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Note breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis shoots in but Note avoids the takedown attempt easily. Note has managed to clinch.
Note just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather. Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Note tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it. Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Note, pushing him back against the cage. Note breaks from the clinch.
Note scores with a head kick.
Lewis swings for the body but Note moves out of range.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt. Note stuffs the takedown. Note throws a counter combo. Note moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off. Lewis throws a big counter combination but Note scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Note has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
Lewis slows down the pace here.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Note prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Note to keep the fight standing. Javier Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Death Note is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lewis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Note is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Death Note comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Note 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 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Note!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slant Grant (ranked 24264 p4p, 25014 weight class) and Hanz Wagner (ranked 521 p4p, 530 weight class). Hanz Wagner has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 cm 26 195 2 - 4 - 0 |
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187 cm 26 197 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt Basic striking Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slant Grant! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanz Wagner! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Wagner. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Wagner misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wagner has hold of Grant's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Grant seems comfortable defending it but Wagner has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Grant is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Grant is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wagner couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanz Wagner! In his post fight interview, Hanz Wagner gave a big smile as he said 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Travis (ranked 4475 p4p, 3455 weight class) and Lucas Wilson (ranked 205 p4p, 184 weight class). Wilson has chosen I Stand Alone - Godsmack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Freaky Travis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 cm 19 300 2 - 3 - 0 |
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198 cm 19 300 2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freaky Travis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Wilson! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilson connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Freaky Travis has been cut. Travis cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut. Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Travis. Travis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Freaky Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Travis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Travis misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely. Travis lands a lovely overhand right. Travis clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Travis. Wilson slips a jab from Travis. A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet. A telegraphed right hand from Travis misses the target. Travis has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson letting Travis take a breather here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Travis is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Travis keeps him there for the moment. Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travis's elbow. Wilson misses with some punches.
Travis lands a nice uppercut. That has opened up Lucas Wilson's cut even more. Wilson avoids the elbow strike from Travis, against the cage.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Travis. Travis blocking some punches.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis misses with a knee to the head. Travis misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson looking for a takedown. Wilson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Freaky Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson. Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch. The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Wilson is trying to break free. Travis is struggling to control the position. Wilson tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
Travis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Travis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Travis misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson misses with an elbow over the top. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Travis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The referee is keeping an eye on Travis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson has Travis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Travis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Travis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Travis blocking some punches.
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Travis scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head. The cut above Lucas Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Wilson wants to stall.
Travis lands with a right to the head. Travis leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Travis has double underhooks. Travis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage. Travis lands with a short shot to the head. Travis misses with a knee to the head. Travis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Come on Travis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Travis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Travis dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wilson trying to control the pace. Travis is looking to improve his position.
Wilson is thwarting Travis's attempts to control the position. Travis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson passes to side control. Wilson trying to control the action but Travis is working from the bottom. Travis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Travis wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away. Travis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wilson raining down hammerfists from mount. Wilson is working for a guillotine from mount but Travis frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson controlling from the full mount. Travis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Travis tries to get out of the position. Travis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wilson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wilson extends the arm and Travis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Wilson! A victorious Lucas Wilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soren Lozano (ranked 3478 p4p, 3659 weight class) and Roger Lamont (ranked 188 p4p, 155 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Decent wrestler Solid Muay Thai Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soren Lozano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Lamont! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lamont dives in and grabs Lozano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lozano pushes down on Lamont's head and hops out. Lamont goes for a double leg but Lozano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lozano continues to drive forward. Lozano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lamont manages to circle out of the way. Lamont tries to keep at a distance but Lozano has taken the fight into the clinch. Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside. Lozano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lozano gets through Lamont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lamont tries to score a body lock takedown but Lozano shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Soren Lozano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lamont. Lamont looks winded! Lamont has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lozano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A hook to the body from Lozano.
Lamont looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lozano pushes Lamont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head. Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lozano digs a right hand into Lamont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamont's gas tank. A short body shot lands from Lozano as the two fighters clinch.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head. Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamont backwards. Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamont backwards. Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamont backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamont backwards. Lozano digs a right hand into Lamont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamont's gas tank. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano. Lamont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lozano pushes Lamont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lozano gets through Lamont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Lozano. Lamont is rocked! Good body shot from Lozano.
A short right from Lozano on the inside. Lamont is still on wobbly legs! Can Lozano finish him? Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lozano is pressed up against the cage. Lamont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lozano down to the mat. Lozano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lozano takes the fight into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lamont seems to have recovered his senses. A short uppercut from Lozano. Lozano pushes Lamont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lozano is leaning against Lamont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lozano lands a shot to the body. Lamont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lozano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lamont's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lamont drops to his knees and Lozano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soren Lozano!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Won Kyung Sam (ranked 3345 p4p, 3874 weight class) and Max Orohena (ranked 178 p4p, 197 weight class). Max Orohena has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Won Kyung Sam's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Won Kyung Sam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Orohena! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kyung Sam slips a jab and a cross from Orohena.
Orohena moves to clinch but Kyung Sam breaks away and Kyung Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kyung Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Orohena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kyung Sam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kyung Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard. Kyung Sam scoring with punches to the head and body. Orohena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Orohena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kyung Sam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kyung Sam tries to get out of the position. Kyung Sam is trying to stand up here but Orohena is controlling him well. Orohena wants to control but Kyung Sam is keeping him busy. Orohena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kyung Sam is controlling Orohena's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kyung Sam is looking to improve his position.
Kyung Sam has one foot on Orohena's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Orohena is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Orohena throws a combination that misses and Kyung Sam counters with a single leg into guard. Orohena didn't expect that. Kyung Sam postures up in Orohena's guard and throws a big left but Orohena blocks it. Kyung Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Orohena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orohena wants to sweep but no luck. Orohena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyung Sam. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyung Sam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kyung Sam wants to control from the top but Orohena keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kyung Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Orohena wants to sweep but no luck. Orohena keeping moving, preventing Kyung Sam from controlling successfully. Kyung Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Orohena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kyung Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kyung Sam cracks Orohena with a solid left hand. Kyung Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orohena swivels though and keeps the full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kyung Sam trying to control but Orohena is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyung Sam throwing strikes but missing. Kyung Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Orohena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyung Sam is one step ahead there. Kyung Sam wants to control from the top but Orohena keeps moving. Kyung Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kyung Sam postures up in Orohena's guard and throws a big left but Orohena blocks it. Kyung Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard. Kyung Sam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orohena works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kyung Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four 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. Orohena keeping moving, preventing Kyung Sam from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Orohena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyung Sam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Orohena tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kyung Sam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orohena's guard. Kyung Sam trying to control but Orohena is working from the bottom. Orohena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyung Sam manages to get himself to full guard.
Kyung Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orohena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orohena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Kyung Sam dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Orohena thuds a left hand into Kyung Sam's body. Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kyung Sam takes the fight into the clinch. Kyung Sam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orohena can do to turn this around? Kyung Sam keeps control of Orohena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kyung Sam has Orohena pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyung Sam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orohena tumbling to the mat - Kyung Sam dives into Orohena's guard. Orohena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyung Sam's guard.
Orohena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orohena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Orohena trying to control but Kyung Sam is working from the bottom. Kyung Sam wants to sweep but no luck. Orohena trying to control but Kyung Sam is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kyung Sam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Orohena scoring with punches to the head and body. Orohena trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyung Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kyung Sam wants to stand but Orohena is controlling the position. Kyung Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orohena on the ground. Kyung Sam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Orohena advances position into side control! Kyung Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kyung Sam wants to control but Orohena postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kyung Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't. Orohena lands a decent elbow from side control. Kyung Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Orohena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Orohena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyung Sam keeps working. Orohena in side control lands a decent elbow. Orohena grinds an elbow into Kyung Sam's temple. Orohena working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyung Sam is not content to let Orohena control the position. Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Orohena working away. Orohena wants to control but Kyung Sam is keeping him busy. Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kyung Sam is trying to get back to his feet. Kyung Sam taking punishment in the form of punches.
Orohena is chipping away with strikes.
Kyung Sam is rocked! Orohena working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Kyung Sam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kyung Sam can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd goes nuts as Orohena knocks Kyung Sam out cold with a massive hammerfist! Orohena Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Orohena! A victorious Max Orohena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umut Maltepe (ranked 3616 p4p, 2504 weight class) and Dag Yilmaz (ranked 407 p4p, 288 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Decent wrestler Brawler Good 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umut Maltepe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dag Yilmaz! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yilmaz fails with a takedown attempt. Yilmaz lands a left and a right that send Maltepe crashing to the mat, dazed. Yilmaz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Maltepe is rocked! It looks like Umut Maltepe has been cut. Maltepe shoots for a takedown but Yilmaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Maltepe blocks a head kick by Yilmaz.
Yilmaz connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Maltepe covering up! Yilmaz comes in with a big uppercut and Maltepe goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dag Yilmaz! A less than humble Dag Yilmaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yao Ming (ranked 2488 p4p, 2739 weight class) and Josef Stallin (ranked 146 p4p, 107 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yao Ming! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Stallin! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stallin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ming sprawls well initially but Stallin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Stallin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Stallin seems to be looking for submissions.
Stallin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ming defend it? Stallin steps over the head and cranks it - Ming is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stallin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josef Stallin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevan Micic (ranked 3053 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Tommy Wilander (ranked 165 p4p, 145 weight class). Micic has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Stevan Micic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt Solid Muay Thai Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevan Micic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Wilander! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilander shoots in for a takedown but Micic shows good takedown defense. Wilander fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Micic with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wilander moves away from the strike by Micic. Tommy Wilander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Micic looks to land a left hand but Wilander moved out of range nicely. Micic throws a body punch but Wilander moves out of range. Wilander throws an off balance right hand
and Micic counters with a straight right hand. Micic takes a swing at Wilander's ribcage but misses. Wilander moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilander jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilander doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilander throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Micic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Micic is breathing heavily. Wilander wants to sweep here but Micic controlling him for the moment. Wilander has control of Micic's left arm, preventing Micic from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilander is on top in guard.
Wilander has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Wilander is working Micic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut. Wilander is in close to Micic's body, working some short punches and elbows. Wilander postures up in Micic's guard and throws a big left but Micic blocks it. Wilander pushes down on Micic's leg and manages to get into half guard. 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. Micic taking some punishment here, with Wilander in his half guard. Micic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilander on the ground. Ground and pound from Wilander. Stevan Micic's cut is getting worse. Wilander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Micic defending well though. Nice strikes from Wilander there. Stevan Micic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilander lands with a punch from half guard. Jeez, Stevan Micic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stevan Micic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Wilander!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Drummond (ranked 1913 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Genyo Takeda (ranked 125 p4p, 122 weight class). Drummond comes to the cage accompanied by 7 Words - Deftones. Deebo Drummond could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Genyo Takeda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Genyo Takeda! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drummond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Takeda counters with a left to the body. Drummond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda. Drummond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takeda avoids it. Takeda thuds a left hand into Drummond's body. Drummond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut. Takeda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Takeda. Drummond swings and misses with a shot to the body and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Drummond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Drummond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut. Drummond connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back. Drummond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Takeda throws a good cross that connects.
Takeda throws a hook but Drummond blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Drummond scores with a kick to the body.
Takeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drummond. Drummond circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Drummond throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeda counters with a three punch combo that has Drummond backing up. Drummond nods at Takeda to acknowledge the strikes. Takeda throws a hook but Drummond blocks it. Nice defenses there by Takeda. Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here. Drummond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Drummond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeda! But no joy. Takeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Drummond misses with a straight right. Takeda cracks Drummond with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takeda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Drummond to stand back up! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drummond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takeda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drummond. Deebo Drummond's cut is getting worse. Takeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Takeda checks a leg kick nicely. Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Takeda sizes up Drummond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Takeda lands a big uppercut and Drummond crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drummond looks OK. Takeda waves Drummond back to his feet! Drummond is rocked! Takeda fakes the body blow, causing Drummond to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Drummond goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genyo Takeda! An out of breath Genyo Takeda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Lampiaun (ranked 1579 p4p, 1190 weight class) and Cibuka Stilera (ranked 98 p4p, 72 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cibuka Stilera was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgulino Lampiaun! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cibuka Stilera! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lampiaun looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Stilera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lampiaun scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Stilera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lampiaun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lampiaun tries to free his leg and advance position but Stilera is retaining full guard. Lampiaun landing with the ground and pound. Stilera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lampiaun is aware though and is defending well. Lampiaun works over Stilera with some ground and pound from guard. Lampiaun wants to pass the guard but Stilera is keeping the position. Stilera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lampiaun is defending well. Stilera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lampiaun has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stilera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cibuka Stilera! Cibuka Stilera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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