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KING OF KINGS 7th ADVANCE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Heggland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Gap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heggland comes to the ring accompanied by hohoho and a bucket of BEER. Patrick Gap will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roar Heggland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Gap!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gap stands and steps away. Heggland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Heggland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gap bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gap trying to control the action but Heggland is working from the bottom.
Heggland tries to escape but Gap is in control.
Gap decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Heggland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heggland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gap.
Heggland misses with a head kick.
Heggland tries to clinch but Gap is having none of it.
Roar Heggland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gap bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heggland keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Heggland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gap tries for a kimura but Heggland is defending well.
Heggland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Heggland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heggland prevents Gap from moving into mount.
Gap is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heggland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heggland wants to control but Gap postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gap looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heggland misses with a head kick.
Heggland is breathing heavily.
Gap wants to clinch up but Heggland keeps it at a distance.
Heggland tries for a takedown but Gap circles away easily
and Gap counters with a left to the body.
Gap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gap feints and as Heggland raises his hands in defense, Gap changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gap is in close to Heggland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gap trying to control but Heggland is working from the bottom.
Gap passes into half guard.
Gap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heggland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggland is not content to let Gap control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gap working over Heggland with some ground and pound. Heggland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gap is looking to pass Heggland's guard but actually Heggland recovers to full guard.
Heggland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gap is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heggland trying to strike off his back.
Gap is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heggland is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gap drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heggland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gap has Heggland in his guard.
Heggland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heggland wants to control from the top but Gap keeps moving.
Gap has his foot on Heggland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heggland works his way back into a safe position though.
Gap keeping moving, preventing Heggland from controlling successfully.
Gap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heggland wants to control from the top but Gap keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gap wants to sweep but no luck.
Heggland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gap's guard.
Heggland wants to control from the top but Gap keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Heggland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gap counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gap.
Gap looking to pass the guard.
Gap throws a big right hand that misses.
Gap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heggland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gap wants to control from the top but Heggland keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Heggland keeping full guard, as Gap tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heggland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heggland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heggland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heggland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gap misses with a low kick.
Heggland really is a fat lump.
Heggland gets caught flat footed, as Gap shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gap trying to control but Heggland is working from the bottom.
Gap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gap is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gap thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heggland is working an open guard so Gap takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gap. That's going to slow Heggland down.
Heggland has his takedown stuffed
and Gap counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heggland's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roar Heggland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heggland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heggland trying to control the position.
Heggland wants to sweep but no luck.
Gap tries to free his leg and advance position but Heggland is retaining full guard.
Heggland has an active guard here but Gap has managed to pass into half guard.
Gap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heggland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heggland defends it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Heggland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gap drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gap trying to control the position from guard on top but Heggland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heggland being controlled here, momentarily.
Gap lands a couple of digs.
Heggland is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gap tries to free his leg and advance position but Heggland is retaining full guard.
Oh Heggland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gap passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heggland seems to have got his legs back now.
Gap tries for a kimura but Heggland is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heggland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gap working away.
Heggland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gap is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gap swings around for an armbar but Heggland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gap's guard.
Heggland passes Gap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gap wants to control but Heggland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heggland seems to be working for a kimura but Gap defends the submission attempt.
Gap is positioning himself well to prevent Heggland advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Gap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heggland ducks right into an uppercut from Gap.
Heggland fails with the takedown
and Gap counters with a shoot takedown. Heggland fights it but they end up in guard.
Gap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gap is pushing down on Heggland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heggland is fighting to maintain full guard but Gap has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gap content to control rather than advance.
Gap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heggland keeps working.
Gap passes to side control.
Gap working away.
Gap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gap is breathing heavily.
Heggland wants to control but Gap postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gap lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heggland down.
It looks like Roar Heggland has been cut.
Gap works to advance to full mount. Heggland defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Heggland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gap tries to control but Heggland wriggling away.
Heggland gets back to half guard.
Gap is working for a submission of some sort.
Heggland is trying to stand up here but Gap is controlling him well.
Gap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heggland is in trouble now - Gap has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gap is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Heggland can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gap looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gap goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Heggland turns into him and now he's in Gap's guard.
Heggland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heggland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heggland tries to stand but Gap is controlling from the bottom.
Heggland looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gap wants to hit a switch here but Heggland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gap there!
Heggland prevents Gap from getting the reversal.
Heggland get's back to his feet.
Heggland connects with a single shot there.
Heggland throws a head kick that misses
and Gap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gap is trying to control the action in half guard but Heggland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gap lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gap controlling the action here.
Patrick Gap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gap is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Heggland has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gap trying to control the action but Heggland is working from the bottom.
Gap seems to be working for a kimura but Heggland defends the submission attempt.
Gap slips a nice elbow through Heggland's hands, connecting with Heggland's forehead.
Gap lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gap stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gap closes the distance and clinches up with Heggland, looking for a takedown. Gap pushes Heggland against the ropes but Heggland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heggland wants to clinch.
Roar Heggland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heggland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gap decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heggland tries to get to full guard but Gap has control of the leg.
Gap is trying to work for a kimura but Heggland is defending well.
Gap stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Heggland to get to his feet.
Heggland has his takedown stuffed
and Gap counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gap is pushing down on Heggland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heggland is fighting to maintain full guard but Gap has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heggland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gap uses his free foot to push down on Heggland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Heggland.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heggland tries to hold on but Gap pushes him away.
Heggland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heggland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gap is keeping the position for now.
Gap is looking for a triangle but Heggland pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gap is looking to stand up but Heggland isn't so interested in that idea.
Heggland preventing the sweep.
Gap has his foot on Heggland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heggland works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heggland wants to pass the guard but Gap is keeping the position.
Gap lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heggland!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gap is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gap wants to control the pace but Heggland is squirming around nicely.
Gap with good strikes from the mount here!
Roar Heggland's cut is getting worse.
Heggland is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gap cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jeez, Roar Heggland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roar Heggland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Gap!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Rajala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ma Bu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ma Bu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomi Rajala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ma Bu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bu fails to land the takedown.
Bu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bu.
Bu throws a head kick that misses.
Bu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bu gets caught flat footed, as Rajala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rajala trying to control but Bu is working from the bottom.
Bu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajala.
Bu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rajala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bu looks gassed!
Rajala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bu's guard.
Rajala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bu tries to get to full guard but Rajala has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rajala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rajala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bu is rocked!
Rajala slips a nice elbow through Bu's hands, connecting with Bu's forehead.
Bu is still in real trouble! Can Rajala finish him?
Rajala stalling.
Rajala is nestled in close to Bu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rajala is nestled in close to Bu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rajala connects with a nice short shot to Bu's temple.
Rajala working Bu over with strikes.
Rajala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rajala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bu is in trouble now - Rajala has advanced to mount!
Rajala in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rajala working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rajala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bu looks a forlorn figure.
Rajala landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rajala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rajala has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bu's face.
Rajala landing strikes from the mount.
Rajala is working for a guillotine from mount but Bu frees his head quite easily.
Rajala working Bu over with strikes here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajala with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Ma Bu has been cut.
Rajala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bu looks a forlorn figure.
Rajala scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The cut above Ma Bu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ma Bu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomi Rajala!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kaz Shiroma has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaz Shiroma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma misses with a series of wild punches.
Shiroma connects with a nice looking jab.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but Shiroma shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Shiroma.
Shiroma misses with a two punch combination.
Shiroma swinging wilding here.
Nice shot by Shiroma.
Shiroma misses with a few strikes there.
Shiroma drops Tong Panong with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tong Panong! Shiroma dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaz Shiroma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babar Barappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Babar Barappas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barappas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barappas swinging wilding here.
Barappas throws a push kick but Kazama slaps the foot to one side.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barappas is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazama.
Barappas wants to get back to full guard.
Kazama is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama trying to mount his opponent but Barappas defends it.
Barappas is refusing to be controlled, as Kazama sits in half guard.
Kazama is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Barappas as he works his way to full guard.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Barappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama won't allow Barappas to sweep him here.
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.
Kazama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barappas dives on top into guard.
Barappas wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Kazama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Barappas wanted to stand there but Kazama had control of the position.
Kazama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazama controls Barappas momentarily but Barappas frees himself.
Kazama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barappas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barappas wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Barappas stopping the sweep attempt from Kazama.
Barappas wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Kazama is looking for a triangle but Barappas pushes his legs off easily.
Kazama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barappas stopping the sweep attempt from Kazama.
Barappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barappas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barappas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazama.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barappas throws a hook but Kazama avoids it easily.
Barappas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazama has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kazama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazama looks for a takedown but Barappas sprawls well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barappas's waist but Barappas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazama off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Kazama or perhaps it was just good defense by Barappas which made him look bad.
Kazama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barappas tries to avoid it but Kazama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barappas to the ground. Barappas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barappas misses with a looping left.
Barappas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barappas stalks Kazama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazama's face. Kazama staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jin Kazama has been cut.
A head kick misses from Barappas.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kazama shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Barappas. No joy for Kazama on that attempt.
Barappas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kazama is out of range.
Barappas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Barappas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barappas.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barappas but Barappas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barappas stalks Kazama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazama's face. Kazama staggers backwards, shaken.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barappas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Barappas misses with a head kick.
Kazama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kazama has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barappas!
Barappas is looking to improve his position but Kazama isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazama moves to back control.
Kazama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kazama seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Barappas's chin but Barappas turns very nicely into Kazama's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Barappas.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barappas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Kazama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barappas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barappas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazama is retaining full guard.
Barappas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barappas looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jin Kazama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Kazama's cut.
That's time! Kazama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barappas scores with a nice body kick.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barappas but Barappas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barappas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jin Kazama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barappas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kazama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barappas circles away.
A jab lands there for Barappas.
Kazama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barappas is fending him off so far but Kazama persists. Nope, Barappas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kazama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barappas is fending him off so far but Kazama persists. Nope, Barappas circles away and we're back to standing.
Jin Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barappas feints and then cracks Kazama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazama down.
Kazama fails with the takedown.
Kazama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barappas.
Barappas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kazama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazama moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazama shoots in and drives through. Barappas sprawls well.
Barappas misses with a wild body shot.
Barappas misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Barappas. No joy for Kazama on that attempt.
Kazama moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazama shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Barappas.
Kazama looks for a takedown but Barappas sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barappas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kazama checks it well.
Barappas lands with a hook. Kazama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazama avoids the head kick by Barappas.
Kazama slips under a jab.
That's four 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.
Kazama looks for a takedown but Barappas sprawls well.
A choreographed right hand from Barappas misses the target.
Barappas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barappas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barappas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barappas is pressing down on Kazama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazama is holding on for now.
Kazama manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kazama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kazama looking for a guillotine from mount but Barappas is having none of it.
Kazama takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kazama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barappas fending off the submission attempt from Kazama.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barappas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barappas is trying to get back to his feet but Kazama has full control of the position and if anything, Barappas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barappas is trying to break free.
Kazama tries to keep control of the position but Barappas is staying busy.
Barappas wants to escape the position.
Kazama slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kazama looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Barappas taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Kazama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Perkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisuke Masakuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkovich comes to the ring accompanied by Thompson-Čavoglave. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marko Perkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisuke Masakuni!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Masakuni. Masakuni gets slowly back to his feet.
Masakuni connects with a single shot there.
Marko Perkovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masakuni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Masakuni.
Masakuni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masakuni moves into the clinch.
Perkovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perkovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masakuni blocks it with crossed arms.
Masakuni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Masakuni pulls guard.
Perkovich postures up and lands a big shot to Masakuni's brow.
Perkovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perkovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masakuni's guard.
Masakuni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovich stands up from Masakuni's guard - Perkovich perhaps looking for a knockout.
Masakuni looks gassed!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perkovich.
Masakuni on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Masakuni sneaks back into half guard.
Perkovich wants to stand up but Masakuni is controlling the position.
Masakuni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perkovich postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Masakuni to stand up.
Jab by Masakuni.
Masakuni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perkovich sprawls well initially but Masakuni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masakuni trying to control the action but Perkovich is working from the bottom.
Perkovich controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masakuni is working away from the top position though.
Perkovich tries to roll over but Masakuni keeps him under control.
Perkovich is trying to stand up here but Masakuni is controlling him well.
Perkovich kicks off Masakuni and gets to his feet.
Perkovich tries to clinch
and Masakuni counters with a left to the body.
Perkovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masakuni is out of range and Perkovich settles back down.
Masakuni blocks a head kick by Perkovich.
Masakuni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perkovich sprawls well initially but Masakuni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perkovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perkovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perkovich.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masakuni looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masakuni stays in close to Perkovich's body and controls the position.
Perkovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masakuni is controlling him.
Perkovich uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Perkovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masakuni to the mat! Masakuni manages to get full guard.
Perkovich wants to stand but Masakuni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Masakuni looking to control.
Masakuni keeping full guard, as Perkovich tries to pass.
Perkovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perkovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perkovich throwing strikes but missing.
Masakuni pushes Perkovich off and gets back to his feet.
Perkovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Masakuni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovich clinches but Masakuni breaks the clinch
and Masakuni counters with a series of strikes. Perkovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perkovich is rocked!
Perkovich tries to clinch but Masakuni moves out of range.
Oh Perkovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masakuni throws an overhand right that has Perkovich reeling! Masakuni follows up with a more punches and Perkovich is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taisuke Masakuni!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masato Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Bo Kaida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masato Michinoku has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Michinoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Bo Kaida!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michinoku misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaida stuffs the takedown attempt from Michinoku. Michinoku gets slowly back to his feet.
Masato Michinoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kaida. No joy for Michinoku on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaida. That's going to slow Michinoku down.
Michinoku fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masato Michinoku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaida keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaida has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michinoku tries to pull guard but Kaida won't allow it.
Kaida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaida has had enough of the clinch but Michinoku keeps him there for the moment.
Michinoku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michinoku takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaida breaks from the clinch.
Kaida swats away the attempt to clinch by Michinoku.
Kaida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michinoku's calf.
Kaida tries to clinch up
and Michinoku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kaida should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Michinoku tries to keep at a distance but Kaida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaida keeps control of Michinoku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michinoku tries to clinch but Kaida is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michinoku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hector Bo Kaida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaida darts in trying to clinch
and Michinoku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaida is trying to break the clinch but Michinoku has him pressed against the ropes.
Kaida breaks the clinch.
Kaida is looking to clinch.
Kaida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michinoku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaida stuffs the takedown attempt from Michinoku. Michinoku gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michinoku.
Michinoku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michinoku is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaida darts in and clinches Michinoku up against the ropes.
Michinoku is trying to break free.
Kaida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michinoku has him pressed against the ropes.
Michinoku prevents Kaida from breaking the clinch.
Michinoku wants a takedown.
Kaida can't break the clinch.
Michinoku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michinoku jumps guard but Kaida stands there with Michinoku around his waist. Michinoku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaida holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kaida prevents Michinoku from breaking the clinch.
Michinoku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaida pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaida looking to throw knees to the head but Michinoku is blocking nicely.
Michinoku goes for a takedown attempt but Kaida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Michinoku with that takedown attempt.
Kaida scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaida throws a head kick that half lands.
Michinoku tries for a takedown but Kaida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaida stuffs the takedown attempt from Michinoku. Michinoku gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaida scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaida forces Michinoku back against the ropes and clinches.
Michinoku jumps guard but Kaida stands there with Michinoku around his waist. Michinoku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michinoku pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kaida has had enough of the clinch but Michinoku keeps him there for the moment.
Kaida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michinoku is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaida throws an elbow that misses.
Kaida has had enough of the clinch but Michinoku keeps him there for the moment.
Michinoku prevents Kaida from breaking the clinch.
That's six 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.
Kaida wants to get back to striking at distance but Michinoku won't allow it.
Michinoku can't break the clinch.
Michinoku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michinoku wants to break free but Kaida has control.
Kaida keeps control of Michinoku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaida prevents the takedown attempt.
Michinoku gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Michinoku prevents Kaida from standing back up.
Kaida is looking to get back to is feet but Michinoku passes into side control.
Kaida is trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaida is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Michinoku yanks on the arm and Kaida is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Michinoku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masato Michinoku!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss has chosen Immigrant song-Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Ronnie Carlton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Carlton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carlton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Strauss working the ground and pound.
Carlton manages to get back to half guard.
Carlton is defending against the submission attempts here by Strauss.
Carlton actively working from the bottom here.
Carlton looking for submissions off his back.
Carlton tries to roll over but Strauss keeps him under control.
Carlton actively working from the bottom here.
Carlton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Strauss pulls his head out easily.
Strauss works his way into side control.
Carlton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strauss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strauss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carlton is looking for a sweep.
Strauss tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Strauss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strauss looks gassed!
Carlton is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carlton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strauss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strauss seems to be working for a kimura but Carlton defends the submission attempt.
Carlton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strauss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carlton is pressing down on Strauss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strauss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carlton dives on top into guard.
Carlton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strauss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strauss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strauss has escaped and now he's on top!
Strauss wants to pass the guard but Carlton is keeping the position.
Strauss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carlton's guard.
Strauss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlton is defending against the submission attempts here by Strauss.
Carlton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strauss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strauss's back!
Strauss turns into Carlton and is now in his guard.
Strauss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strauss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strauss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strauss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strauss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strauss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strauss throwing strikes but Carlton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Carlton wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
Strauss manages to get back to half guard.
Strauss tries to roll over but Carlton keeps him under control.
Carlton trying to control the action but Strauss is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strauss moves into full guard.
Strauss has his feet on Carlton's thighs here. He's pushed Carlton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Carlton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Strauss!
Logan Strauss is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mako Voki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JT Colossus had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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198 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JT Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mako Voki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colossus as he avoids it easily.
Colossus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colossus steps into range and cracks Voki with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Voki flops backwards and Colossus dives into his guard looking to finish!
Voki is rocked!
It looks like Mako Voki has been cut.
Colossus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Voki is still in real trouble! Can Colossus finish him?
Voki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Colossus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Voki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Colossus's back instead.
Voki seems to have recovered his senses.
Voki looks gassed!
Colossus is trying to get back to his feet but Voki has full control of the position and if anything, Colossus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Voki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Colossus wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Colossus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Colossus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Voki has his opponent's back but Colossus is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Voki.
Voki shoots in but Colossus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voki shoots for a double leg takedown but Colossus sprawls well. He's pushed Voki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
JT Colossus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Voki.
Colossus lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Voki sprawling to the canvas. Colossus follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Voki hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colossus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Voki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Voki gets back to full guard.
Colossus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Colossus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Voki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Colossus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Voki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus stands up and beckons Voki to join him on the feet.
Voki has a takedown stuffed.
Colossus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Colossus stuffs the takedown attempt from Voki. Voki gets slowly back to his feet.
Voki fails with the takedown.
Colossus drops his shoulder and cracks Voki with a huge uppercut! Voki goes down! Can Colossus finish him?
Colossus wants to get up but he can't break Voki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colossus won't allow Voki to get back to his feet.
Voki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Voki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colossus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voki is looking to sweep but instead, Colossus has passed into half guard.
Colossus wants to stand but Voki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Voki moves into full guard.
Colossus is looking to stand up but Voki won't let him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Voki is working an open guard so Colossus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Colossus drops Voki with a beautiful combination! Voki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Colossus is looking for the KO!
Colossus fails to land with a series of punches.
Colossus misses with a two punch combination.
Colossus connects with a nice looking jab.
Colossus Rushes Voki and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Voki is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Colossus Piles on the pressure and Voki crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JT Colossus!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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