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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barty Snartfest (ranked 4701 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Splash Tetra (ranked 506 p4p, 481 weight class). Tetra has chosen Splash - Championxiii as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barty Snartfest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Splash Tetra!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snartfest walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tetra.
Snartfest throws a nice looking combination but Tetra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tetra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tetra keeps the fight on the outside.
Snartfest closes the distance and pushes Tetra back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tetra fails to land.
Tetra lands a right hand.
Tetra misses with a body punch.
Tetra lands with a left to the head.
Snartfest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snartfest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snartfest misses with some punches.
Snartfest lands a body shot.
Snartfest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tetra backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snartfest working aggressively here.
Tetra misses with a body punch.
Tetra keeps control of Snartfest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tetra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tetra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tetra can't find room to land a body shot as Snartfest controls the action.
Tetra lands with a left to the head.
Snartfest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tetra backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tetra.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tetra.
Tetra lands a body punch.
Snartfest throws a punch but it's blocked by Tetra.
Snartfest breaks from the clinch.
Tetra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tetra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snartfest tries to bum rush Tetra with a series of wild strikes but Tetra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tetra slips under a jab.
Tetra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barty Snartfest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetra looks to land a body kick but Snartfest moved away.
Snartfest throws a series of punches but Tetra avoids them all with ease.
Tetra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tetra throws a push kick but Snartfest slaps the foot to one side.
Snartfest fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snartfest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snartfest fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tetra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snartfest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tetra.
Tetra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snartfest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tetra throws a sloppy head kick and Snartfest moves out of range easily.
Snartfest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tetra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tetra is looking to chop away at Snartfest's legs.
Tetra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snartfest to score with a decent uppercut.
Snartfest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tetra to score with a decent uppercut.
Snartfest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snartfest scores with a decent looking hook.
Snartfest stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tetra.
Tetra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snartfest misses with a few strikes there.
Snartfest misses with a straight left.
Tetra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Snartfest. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snartfest.
Tetra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tetra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tetra there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tetra closes the distance and clinches.
Snartfest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tetra backwards.
A short left from Tetra.
A short right from Tetra.
Snartfest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snartfest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tetra.
Snartfest is trying to push Tetra away but Tetra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Tetra fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tetra.
Tetra cracks Snartfest with a nice body shot.
Snartfest misses with a body punch.
Tetra can't find room to land a body shot as Snartfest controls the action.
Snartfest swings wildly with an uppercut but Tetra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snartfest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tetra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tetra avoids the elbow strike from Snartfest, against the cage.
Snartfest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetra scores with a hook to the body.
Tetra lands a shot to the body.
Tetra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tetra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tetra swings wildly with an uppercut but Snartfest uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tetra.
Tetra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snartfest's elbow.
Tetra keeps control of Snartfest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tetra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snartfest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snartfest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tetra is leaning against Snartfest and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tetra tries a body shot but Snartfest blocks it.
Tetra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snartfest misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tetra misses with some punches.
Tetra swings wildly with an uppercut but Snartfest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snartfest blocks a body shot from Tetra.
Snartfest breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Splash Tetra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tetra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tetra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snartfest tries to clinch but Tetra moves out of range.
Tetra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barty Snartfest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snartfest wants to clinch.
Snartfest throws a series of punches but Tetra avoids them all with ease.
Snartfest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tetra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Snartfest does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetra moves out of range as Snartfest strikes.
Snartfest misses with a lunging right hand
and Tetra counters with an inside leg kick.
Barty Snartfest is winning the standup battle so far.
Tetra scores with a kick to the body.
Snartfest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tetra.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tetra connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Snartfest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snartfest cracks Tetra with a good jab.
Snartfest misses with a wild combination.
Snartfest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tetra counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Snartfest.
Snartfest misses with the combination.
Snartfest backing away here, and Tetra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tetra throws a sloppy head kick and Snartfest moves out of range easily.
Tetra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snartfest tries to clinch up.
Snartfest misses with a hook. Tetra ducked under it nicely.
Tetra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snartfest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tetra counters with a low kick, right behind Snartfest 's knee.
Snartfest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tetra follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tetra.
Snartfest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tetra misses with a two punch combination.
Tetra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snartfest misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Snartfest misses with a two punch combination.
Tetra lands a leg kick that knocks Snartfest off balance momentarily.
Snartfest throws a combination that misses
and Tetra makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Snartfest really felt that one!
Tetra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snartfest throws out the jab.
Tetra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snartfest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snartfest moves out of range of the body kick from Tetra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tetra.
Tetra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snartfest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snartfest misses with a punch on the inside.
Tetra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snartfest throws a head punch that misses.
Tetra lands a hook that snaps the head of Snartfest backwards.
Tetra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tetra lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snartfest throws an elbow but misses.
Snartfest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tetra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tetra misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Tetra.
Snartfest blocking some punches.
Snartfest swings wildly with an uppercut but Tetra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tetra misses with a body punch.
Tetra presses Snartfest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tetra working aggressively here.
Snartfest blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snartfest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Snartfest throws a head punch that misses.
Tetra blocks an uppercut.
Tetra tries a body shot but Snartfest blocks it.
Snartfest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tetra tries to throw a body punch but Snartfest avoids it by throwing Tetra back against the cage.
Tetra has a couple of punches blocked by Snartfest.
Snartfest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Tetra.
Tetra pushes Snartfest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tetra misses with a punch to the body.
Tetra lands a nice shot to the body.
Tetra lands a shoulder strike.
Snartfest is trying to break the clinch but Tetra has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Snartfest fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Tetra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tetra.
Splash Tetra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tetra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snartfest's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tetra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tetra can't find room to land a body shot as Snartfest controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Splash Tetra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snartfest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Snartfest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tetra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snartfest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tetra tries to land a front kick but Snartfest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snartfest has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tetra.
Snartfest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tetra.
Tetra looks to land a body kick but Snartfest moved away.
Tetra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snartfest takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snartfest tries to bum rush Tetra with a series of wild strikes but Tetra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetra lands with a good body shot.
Snartfest throws a shot from downtown. Tetra moves away and avoids it.
Tetra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Tetra.
Tetra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tetra lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tetra lands a right hand.
Snartfest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tetra struggles to land a body shot inside as Snartfest controls his hands.
Tetra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snartfest takes a shot to the head.
Tetra misses with the head strike.
Tetra presses Snartfest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tetra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snartfest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Tetra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tetra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snartfest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tetra pushes Snartfest away with a front kick.
Snartfest takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tetra connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Tetra scores with a body shot.
Snartfest stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tetra.
Snartfest's corner calls for a 1-2. Snartfest obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barty Snartfest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snartfest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tetra counters with a low kick, right behind Snartfest 's knee.
Tetra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snartfest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tetra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snartfest loads up on a big right hand but Tetra slips the punch.
Snartfest looks to clinch
and Tetra counters with a body kick that stops Snartfest in his tracks momentarily.
Snartfest wants to clinch.
Tetra has Snartfest up against the cage in a clinch.
Tetra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tetra.
Snartfest working aggressively here.
Tetra lands a shoulder strike.
Tetra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tetra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snartfest.
Tetra is leaning against Snartfest and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tetra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tetra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tetra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snartfest will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tetra cracks Snartfest with an open hand slap.
Tetra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tetra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tetra throws a head kick that misses.
Snartfest missing with a left hand there. Tetra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tetra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snartfest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tetra counters with a good, hard body kick but Snartfest shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tetra looks to land a body kick but Snartfest moved away.
Snartfest tries to clinch but Tetra moves out of range.
Tetra staying out of range there.
Snartfest throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tetra counter with a right hand.
Tetra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snartfest misses with a lunging right hand
and Tetra makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Snartfest really felt that one!
Tetra ducks under a wild hook from Snartfest.
Tetra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snartfest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tetra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snartfest's knee momentarily.
Tetra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snartfest manages to avoid it.
Splash Tetra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tetra throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Splash Tetra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tetra 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Splash Tetra!
A less than humble Splash Tetra 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Teariki Ropata (ranked 5195 p4p, 4041 weight class) and Tarlan Magomedov (ranked 516 p4p, 436 weight class). Tarlan Magomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teariki Ropata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tarlan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ropata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Ropata lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ropata counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teariki Ropata!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Kingston (ranked 3399 p4p, 3380 weight class) and Seth Quinn (ranked 377 p4p, 376 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched - Roy Jones. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumba Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kingston as Quinn shoots in.
Kingston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Quinn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Seth Quinn has been cut.
Quinn shoots and misses
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jumba Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Quinn.
Quinn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kingston.
Kingston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quinn is rocked!
Kingston connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Quinn out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jumba Kingston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Johnson (ranked 25115 p4p, 2866 weight class) and Vadim Dyavol (ranked 449 p4p, 266 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gone Guru- Lifeseeker. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rahim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadim Dyavol!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyavol clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dyavol lands a takedown into guard.
Dyavol sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Dyavol not doing much here.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyavol working the head and body with strikes.
Dyavol is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dyavol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyavol passes to full mount!
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dyavol on the ground.
Dyavol content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dyavol manages to capitalize on a mistake by Johnson to take his back!
Dyavol is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Johnson up.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Dyavol has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dyavol is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Johnson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dyavol has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Johnson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dyavol doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vadim Dyavol!
Vadim Dyavol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Bjerg (ranked 3051 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Plugger Dukes (ranked 351 p4p, 341 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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224
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erling Bjerg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Plugger Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjerg blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Bjerg.
Dukes looking for a takedown.
Dukes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukes blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Bjerg lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukes leaning against his opponent.
Bjerg lands an uppercut.
Dukes lands a takedown into guard.
Bjerg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjerg wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is pushing down on Bjerg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjerg is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjerg is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dukes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dukes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bjerg is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dukes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Plugger Dukes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Reddick (ranked 2137 p4p, 3455 weight class) and Tibi Jones (ranked 249 p4p, 392 weight class). Jones has chosen Meet the Grahams - Kendrick Lamar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jon Reddick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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192
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Reddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tibi Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddick connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Tibi Jones has been cut.
Reddick lands with a shot to the body.
Jones looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Reddick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reddick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Reddick.
and Reddick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jones! He's just covering up as Reddick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Reddick!
Tibi Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'ma take this one and double it for give it to next person'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Allen (ranked 2199 p4p, 2688 weight class) and Felix Kat (ranked 197 p4p, 240 weight class). Allen comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Kat has chosen Twisted Tales of Felix The Cat as his entrance music. Felix Kat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edgar Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Kat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kat with a poor takedown
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kat tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Kat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kat misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Kat throws a head kick that misses
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Kat misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kat throws an off balance right hand
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kat tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edgar Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Kat.
Kat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kat shoots and misses
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kat goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
Allen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kat wants to clinch
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kat misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kat thinking.
Kat throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Kat misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters with a left and a right that stings Kat.
Kat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Kat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kat moves to clinch but Allen breaks away
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kat is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kat feints a jab promting Allen to slip. Kat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Allen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a crisp one two that drops Kat! Allen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kat to his feet! Kat is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kat fails with the takedown
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kat misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Felix Kat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kat.
Kat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kat misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kat thinking.
Kat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kat misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kat is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Edgar Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Kat.
Kat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kat seems to have recovered his senses.
Kat misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kat falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Kat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kat throws a head kick that misses
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kat throws a head kick that misses
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Kat misses with a hook
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kat has his takedown stuffed
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kat throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kat misses with a body punch
and Kat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kat wants to clinch but Allen slips to the side
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kat throws a combination that misses
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Kat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allen counters with a one-two 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!
A low kick from Kat is predictable there
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Kat misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Allen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Kat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Allen has got the better of the exchanges.
Kat throws a combination that misses
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kat throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Kat will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kat rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kat misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Kat! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Allen!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgar Allen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Kay (ranked 2352 p4p, 3989 weight class) and Kole Camacho (ranked 306 p4p, 461 weight class). Ross Kay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kole Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camacho's half guard.
Kay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camacho defends it well.
Still in half guard, Kay seems content to control.
Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
Kay is nestled in close to Camacho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kay trying to control the pace.
Kay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay trying to control the pace.
Kay working over Camacho with some ground and pound. Camacho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Camacho is trying to escape the mount.
Kay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kay lands a big shot there that rocks Camacho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Camacho is trying to escape the mount.
Kay is working for a guillotine from mount but Camacho frees his head quite easily.
Kay with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay avoids the attempt from Camacho to control.
Camacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Camacho is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay connects with a bit shot that sees Camacho covering up! More strikes from Kay and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kay is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Kay!
Ross Kay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 2604 p4p, 1989 weight class) and Michele Albertini (ranked 298 p4p, 237 weight class). Archer comes into the arena with Slipknot - Only One blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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248
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275
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michele Albertini!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer counters with a thumping low kick.
Archer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albertini on the side of the head.
It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Archer lands a big head kick that sends Albertini tumbling to the mat! Archer takes a step backwards and waves Albertini back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Albertini is rocked!
Albertini throws a good cross that connects.
Albertini is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Albertini ducks down to avoid it.
Albertini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albertini seems to have recovered his senses.
Albertini throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Albertini looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Albertini throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
Albertini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Albertini misses with an uppercut.
Archer slips a jab from Albertini.
Archer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Archer connects with a leg kick.
Albertini misses with a body shot.
Albertini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Albertini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
A left lands for Albertini.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.
Albertini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer swings for the body but Albertini moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Albertini misses
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Michele Albertini's cut even more.
Archer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albertini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer connects with a leg kick.
Archer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albertini was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
It seemed like Albertini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albertini avoids the body shot from Archer.
Albertini throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albertini misses with a shot to the body
and Archer counters with a nice right hand that sends Albertini toppling to the canvas! Albertini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Archer finish him?!
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!
Albertini gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Strickland (ranked 1590 p4p, 2710 weight class) and Tyler Hobbs (ranked 193 p4p, 315 weight class). Tyler Hobbs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deangelo Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Hobbs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strickland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs working away.
Strickland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hobbs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hobbs working away.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hobbs tries to advance to mount but can't.
A control attempt from Strickland but he's now mounted!
Hobbs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Strickland has his hands clasped together but Hobbs breaks the hold and Strickland is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hobbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Hobbs!
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