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AJFC 60: Nero vs Dux PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Hoffmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clay Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoffmann. That's going to slow Phillips down.
Hoffmann tries to score with a low kick but Phillips moves his leg out of the way.
Hoffmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoffmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
Hoffmann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phillips keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoffmann misses with a low kick.
Phillips pushes Hoffmann away with a front kick.
Phillips is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoffmann thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Phillips looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffmann lands a nice shot that snaps Phillips's head back.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised Phillips's leg. Phillips is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffmann lands with a kick to the temple. Phillips shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Clay Phillips has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Phillips sprawling to the canvas! Phillips rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoffmann finish him?!
Hoffmann misses with a low kick as Phillips jumps back.
Hoffmann tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoffmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillips tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoffmann throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Hoffmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Phillips in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffmann looks to throw a body kick
and Phillips counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martin Hoffmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phillips is able to avoid easily.
Phillips checks the leg kick.
Phillips's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phillips on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoffmann. Hoffmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoffmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Phillips takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann thuds his shin into the meat of Phillips's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoffmann. That's going to slow Phillips down.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hoffmann jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoffmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phillips's calf.
Hoffmann tries to land a leg kick but Phillips saw it coming and moves away.
Hoffmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoffmann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phillips if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoffmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin Hoffmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffmann scores with a push kick.
Hoffmann looks for the body kick but Phillips saw that one coming.
Hoffmann scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoffmann.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoffmann.
Phillips has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoffmann.
Phillips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoffmann can pounce on him.
Phillips on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoffmann. Hoffmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoffmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoffmann, right into the meat.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Hoffmann scores with a leg kick.
Hoffmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoffmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoffmann throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoffmann tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoffmann manages to break the clinch.
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that half lands.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips swings for the body but Hoffmann moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phillips.
Hoffmann lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Hoffmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Phillips's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoffmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann tries a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Hoffmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phillips.
Hoffmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phillips has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoffmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoffmann. That's going to slow Phillips down.
Hoffmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Hoffmann.
Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
Hoffmann is looking to land body kicks.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoffmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffmann scores with a nice right hand.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffmann throws the kick towards the body but Phillips avoids it.
Hoffmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann misses with a kick to the body.
Phillips checks a low kick from Hoffmann.
Some bone on bone action there as Phillips checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoffmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoffmann bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoffmann is looking to chop away at Phillips's legs.
Hoffmann scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crunch! Hoffmann slams his shin into Phillips's torso.
Hoffmann throws a front kick that sends Phillips stumbling back into the cage.
Hoffmann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phillips checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoffmann is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick from Hoffmann lands but Phillips takes it in his stride.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoffmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phillips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoffmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoffmann is pushing Phillips up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoffmann gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoffmann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Hoffmann.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoffmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Hoffmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
Hoffmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoffmann throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
Hoffmann pushes Phillips away with a front kick.
Hoffmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffmann misses with a body kick.
Hoffmann misses with a body shot.
Hoffmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoffmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoffmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phillips is able to avoid easily.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick but Phillips moved away.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoffmann throws a head kick that Phillips semi-blocks.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin Hoffmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Phillips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffmann throws a head kick that Phillips semi-blocks.
Hoffmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoffmann lands a front kick.
Martin Hoffmann is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoffmann.
Phillips has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phillips's sensitive parts.
Hoffmann thows a leg kick but Phillips checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoffmann thumps Phillips with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffmann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phillips checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoffmann throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Hoffmann punishes Phillips's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoffmann moves out of range of the leg kick from Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Hoffmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clay Phillips's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phillips crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoffmann - the referee stops the clock and Phillips gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoffmann. Phillips manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoffmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffmann scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann cracks the inside of Phillips's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Hoffmann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoffmann misses with a kick to the body.
Hoffmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Phillips checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoffmann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoffmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoffmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick which misses Phillips's front leg but catches the back leg as Phillips tries to avoid it.
Phillips takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoffmann misses with a low kick.
Good work by Phillips as he checks the leg kick.
Phillips takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoffmann.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoffmann.
Hoffmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoffmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoffmann pushes Phillips away with a front kick.
Hoffmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoffmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phillips's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Hoffmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoffmann counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoffmann.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised Phillips's leg. Phillips is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffmann lands a leg kick that knocks Phillips off balance momentarily.
Hoffmann tries to land a body kick
and Phillips counters by clinching up.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffmann is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
Hoffmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann misses with a head kick.
Hoffmann throws a wild body kick that Phillips sees coming a mile off.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoffmann can pounce on him.
Hoffmann thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoffmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoffmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phillips moves out of range as Hoffmann throws a body kick.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses
and Hoffmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Phillips throws out a leg kick but Hoffmann moves out of range and Phillips only half commits.
Phillips takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoffmann connects with a leg kick. Phillips looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick which misses Phillips's front leg but catches the back leg as Phillips tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phillips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoffmann can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoffmann!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffmann lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoffmann looks for the body kick but Phillips saw that one coming.
That kick from Hoffmann tenderised Phillips's leg. Phillips is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Hoffmann slams his shin into Phillips's torso.
Hoffmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a chopping leg kick but Phillips manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martin Hoffmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoffmann.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann misses with a leg kick.
Clay Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Hoffmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoffmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Hoffmann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mat Karim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Sabie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mat Karim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bebe Sabie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sabie swivels and escapes.
Karim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabie can pounce on him.
Sabie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karim moves out of range as Sabie throws a body kick.
Karim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karim fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sabie. That one must have hurt.
Karim is breathing heavily.
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!
Sabie lands with a good body shot.
Sabie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sabie lands a leg kick that knocks Karim off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sabie. That's going to slow Karim down.
Karim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Sabie has knocked Karim down with a huge combo! Sabie steps away and waves a wobbly Karim back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Karim is rocked!
It looks like Mat Karim has been cut.
Sabie throws a pinpoint strike between Karim's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Karim crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sabie scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bebe Sabie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyuzo Mifune will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pietro Lombardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifune slips under a jab.
Lombardi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lombardi showed some decent athleticism there.
Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardi pulls his head out easily.
Mifune avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombardi.
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. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mifune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lombardi winds up and cracks Mifune with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardi pulls his head out easily.
Mifune is looking for a sweep. Lombardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lombardi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune is looking to improve his position.
Lombardi is trying to control. Mifune wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardi pulls his head out easily.
Mifune looks gassed!
Mifune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lombardi drops an elbow to the side of Mifune's head.
Lombardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Mifune is trying to maintain the position but Lombardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Lombardi slips a nice elbow through Mifune's hands, connecting with Mifune's forehead.
Lombardi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lombardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mifune taking some punishment here, with Lombardi in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mifune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mifune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mifune has hold of Lombardi's hands but Lombardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombardi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lombardi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mifune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
Lombardi lands strikes from half guard.
Lombardi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mifune does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lombardi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi winds up and cracks Mifune with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lombardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lombardi uses his free foot to push down on Mifune's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mifune.
Lombardi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lombardi lands a big elbow.
Lombardi landing shots from mount.
Lombardi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mifune hang on?
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes here.
Lombardi lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Lombardi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mifune's face.
Lombardi landing shots from mount.
Mifune tries to hold on but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi lands with some strikes.
Lombardi with good strikes from the mount here!
Lombardi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lombardi landing punches.
Mifune tries to hold on but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi lands with some strikes.
Lombardi working the ground and pound effectively.
Lombardi cracks Mifune with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lombardi lands with some strikes.
Lombardi lands a big shot there that rocks Mifune but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardi breaks from Mifune's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mifune tries to hold on but Lombardi pushes him away.
Lombardi dominating with strikes here.
Mifune is bucking up trying to escape but Lombardi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Lombardi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lombardi with a hook.
Mifune feints and as Lombardi raises his hands in defense, Mifune changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pietro Lombardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lombardi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombardi keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Lombardi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mifune tries to stand but Lombardi is controlling from the bottom.
Lombardi wants to sweep here but Mifune controlling him for the moment.
Lombardi is pulling down on Mifune's head. It's preventing any offense from Mifune, at least for the moment.
Lombardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mifune is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi is looking to pass Mifune's guard but actually Mifune recovers to full guard.
Lombardi with a nice head shot there.
Lombardi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lombardi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lombardi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mifune takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi working the ground and pound.
Lombardi trying to control the action but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Mifune struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mifune to see if he's OK.
Lombardi working the body and head with strikes.
Lombardi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mifune on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Lombardi working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lombardi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mifune taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lombardi scoring with punches and elbows.
Mifune on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mifune taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lombardi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mifune some visible discomfort.
Lombardi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lombardi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mifune on the ground.
Lombardi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mifune down.
Mifune takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardi cracks Mifune with a big right hand but Mifune just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lombardi scores with punches from side control.
Lombardi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lombardi wants to control but Mifune is keeping him busy.
Lombardi scoring with punches from side control.
Lombardi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mifune takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lombardi in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi is working Mifune over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mifune on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mifune wants to control but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi working the body and head with strikes.
Mifune manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lombardi trying to hold on to Mifune's head to control him but Mifune postures up.
Lombardi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mifune.
Lombardi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mifune can do to turn this around?
Lombardi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Lombardi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lombardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mifune counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lombardi!
Mifune swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lombardi is now in Mifune's guard. A big mistake from Mifune there, giving up the dominant position!
Lombardi chips away with some ground and pound.
Lombardi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mifune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombardi trying to control but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Lombardi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lombardi with a nice head shot there.
Mifune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombardi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mifune looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lombardi lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mifune's guard.
Mifune taking some punishment here, with Lombardi in his half guard.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi is thwarting Mifune's attempts to control the position.
Mifune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lombardi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lombardi wants to pass to mount but Mifune is defending the position.
Mifune has hold of Lombardi's hands but Lombardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mifune has hold of Lombardi's hands but Lombardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lombardi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lombardi lands strikes from half guard.
Mifune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi trying to control the action but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Lombardi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardi lands strikes from half guard.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mifune wants to control but Lombardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi winds up and cracks Mifune with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lombardi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi slips a nice elbow through Mifune's hands, connecting with Mifune's forehead.
Lombardi working the head and body with strikes.
Lombardi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mifune trying to control but Lombardi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pietro Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lombardi slips a nice elbow through Mifune's hands, connecting with Mifune's forehead.
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. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
Mifune is trying to stand up here but Lombardi is controlling him well.
Lombardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi drops an elbow to the side of Mifune's head.
Mifune is refusing to be controlled, as Lombardi sits in half guard.
Kyuzo Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mifune.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Lombardi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lombardi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Lombardi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siqueira Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and For Shure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siqueira Campos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 Tokyo, Siqueira Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, For Shure!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shure throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campos.
Nice takedown defense from Campos. No joy for Shure on that attempt.
Shure has a takedown stuffed.
Shure throws a sloppy head kick and Campos moves out of range easily.
Shure wants to clinch.
Campos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shure to the mat! Shure manages to get full guard.
Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Shure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campos scoring with some ground and pound.
Shure wants to stand up but Campos is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos working some strikes from top position.
Campos trying to control but Shure is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Campos looking to sit in guard and control but Shure gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shure thows a big elbow that misses.
Shure decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campos, up you get!
Shure looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Campos showed some decent athleticism there.
Campos is nestled in close to Shure, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campos lands with a punch from half guard.
Campos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shure's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campos lands a nice short elbow.
Campos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campos is just content to waste time from the top position. Shure takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Campos stands up over Shure, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shure is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos loads up on a big left hand. Shure felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Campos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shure can't hide his disappointment, as Campos celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siqueira Campos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rogers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vega tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vega tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vega hang on?
Rogers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rogers wants to control the pace but Vega is squirming around nicely.
Rogers quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rogers but it's paid off an Vega is forced to tap! Nice work by Rogers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caine Paine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad to the bone . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caine Paine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harley Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paine drops an elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Paine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davidson has hold of Paine's hands but Paine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paine working the head and body with strikes.
Davidson is looking to escape.
Paine throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Paine slips a nice elbow through Davidson's hands, connecting with Davidson's forehead.
Paine thows a huge punch but Davidson dodges it nicely.
Paine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paine lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davidson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paine winds up and cracks Davidson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.
Paine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Paine raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is bucking up trying to escape but Paine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davidson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davidson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paine lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Davidson is desperately trying to improve his position but Paine has a good base and remains in mount.
Paine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Davidson is now in Paine's guard. A big mistake from Paine there, giving up the dominant position!
Paine 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.
Paine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paine lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson taking shots to the head.
Davidson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paine with a couple of short strikes.
Davidson is bucking up trying to escape but Paine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paine landing punches.
Davidson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paine's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caine Paine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flauterio Toglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andal Ampatuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toglas comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flauterio Toglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andal Ampatuan!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toglas slips a jab and a cross from Ampatuan.
Ampatuan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ampatuan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Toglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ampatuan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Toglas.
Toglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ampatuan.
Toglas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ampatuan swivels and escapes.
Ampatuan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toglas.
Some wild striking there from Ampatuan.
Ampatuan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toglas in his tracks.
Ampatuan throws a nice looking combination but Toglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toglas blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ampatuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ampatuan.
Toglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ampatuan.
Andal Ampatuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ampatuan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flauterio Toglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toglas has a takedown stuffed.
Ampatuan moves into the clinch.
Ampatuan misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Toglas on the inside.
Toglas is trying to stall.
Ampatuan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ampatuan lands a left and a right that send Toglas crashing to the mat, dazed. Ampatuan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ampatuan lands a hook that stumbles Toglas back into the cage. Ampatuan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Toglas to the canvas! Ampatuan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Toglas has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andal Ampatuan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ryusendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryusendo comes to the cage accompanied by Tarantanantan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
170 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ryusendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do has a takedown stuffed.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryusendo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Ryusendo.
Ryusendo keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Do.
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Do, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryusendo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Do tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ryusendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Do closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryusendo to the mat! Ryusendo manages to get full guard.
Ryusendo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Do gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Do wants to control from the top but Ryusendo keeps moving.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryusendo is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryusendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryusendo controls Do momentarily but Do frees himself.
Do tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryusendo is retaining full guard.
Ryusendo managing to control the position.
Ryusendo working for a triangle but Do defends it easily.
Ryusendo working for a triangle but Do defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Do sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryusendo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Do uses it to pass to side control.
Do trying to control the action but Ryusendo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ryusendo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Do has hold of Ryusendo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ryusendo seems comfortable defending it but Do has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ryusendo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ryusendo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Do couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Do!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Theodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sirocco - Boss Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alvin Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lopez.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Theodore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Theodore can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Lopez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lopez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theodore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lopez wants to stand but Theodore has his arm trapped.
Lopez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Theodore parries the strikes from Lopez easily there. Lopez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Theodore to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Lopez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lopez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lopez is trying to ground and pound but Theodore uses the momentary lack of control by Lopez to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Theodore defending well though.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Theodore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Theodore has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theodore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez throws and elbow that misses. Theodore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Theodore!
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
Lopez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Theodore is controlling him.
Lopez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Theodore prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Theodore trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
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.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Theodore has passed into half guard!
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theodore is working away from the top position though.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Theodore connects with a high kick.
Theodore moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Lopez is trying to stall.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Theodore just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodore lands a damaging elbow.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theodore smiles and moves away.
Theodore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez tries to clinch but Theodore moves away
and Theodore counters with a head kick.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Theodore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Theodore has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Theodore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Theodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Theodore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Theodore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Theodore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lopez letting Theodore take a breather here.
Lopez is trying to drag Theodore to the mat but Theodore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Theodore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Theodore.
Theodore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Theodore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theodore leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Theodore.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Theodore holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Theodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Theodore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theodore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Theodore.
Nice elbow from Theodore.
Theodore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Theodore is pushing Lopez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple.
Theodore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Theodore has Lopez pressed against the cage.
Theodore stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Theodore working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Theodore lands a knee to the body.
Theodore crunches a lovely knee into Lopez's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore scores a nice knee to the body.
Theodore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Theodore obliges.
Theodore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Theodore.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Theodore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Theodore.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Theodore avoiding damage.
Theodore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Theodore lands a good knee to the midsection. Lopez won't want to take too many of those.
Theodore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Theodore improves position.
Theodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lopez's defenses.
Lopez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Theodore prevents it.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Theodore walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Theodore has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Theodore.
Theodore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Theodore scores a nice knee to the body.
Alvin Theodore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Theodore leaning against his opponent.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Theodore just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Theodore lands a good knee to the midsection. Lopez won't want to take too many of those.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theodore lands a knee to the body.
Theodore has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Theodore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Theodore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Theodore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez darts in trying to clinch
and Theodore counters with a body kick that stops Lopez in his tracks momentarily.
Theodore throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Theodore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Theodore to regain full guard.
Lopez 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.
Lopez trying to control but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Lopez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theodore's guard.
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Theodore is not content to let Lopez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with the ground and pound but Theodore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theodore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez throws and elbow that misses. Theodore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Theodore!
Lopez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Theodore isn't so interested in that idea.
Theodore preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Theodore tries to pass.
Lopez punching from the bottom.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theodore slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lopez.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Theodore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez missing with punches from the bottom.
Lopez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lopez is trying to control but Theodore passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Lopez.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux lands with a nice combination. Nero backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Steven Nero has been cut.
Nero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nero defends it nicely.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nero.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nero tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range.
Nero tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Dux.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux looks to land a combination but Nero avoids it well.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Nero shows good takedown defense.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nero as he jumps to the side.
Nero has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux is trying to break the clinch but Nero is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nero prevents it.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dux wants to get back to striking at distance but Nero won't allow it.
Dux wants to get back to striking at distance but Nero won't allow it.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dux tries to break the clinch but Nero is controlling the position.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
Nero trying to land knees to the body.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dux working hard to break the clinch.
Dux is trying to break the clinch but Nero has him pressed against the cage.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero lands a nice knee to the body.
Nero is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nero down to the mat. Nero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both fighters circling a little - Nero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dux looks gassed!
Dux shoots in and drives through. Nero sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Nero wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Nero moves into the clinch successfully.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Nero.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux is looking to break free of the clinch but Nero has double underhooks.
Dux is trying to push Nero away but Nero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dux blocks it with crossed arms.
Nero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dux avoids it.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nero is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nero down to the mat. Nero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nero.
Nero forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero with a knee to the head.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux avoiding damage as Nero throws knees to the body.
Nero stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dux is trying to push Nero away but Nero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux wants to break free but Nero has control.
Nero lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Dux blocks with his arms.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nero lands a knee to the head.
Dux is looking to break free of the clinch but Nero has double underhooks.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Dux is blocking nicely.
Nero prevents the takedown attempt.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dux blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Steven Nero will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nero has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Nero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dux's efforts to push away.
Nero tries to land knees in the clinch but Dux avoids the damage to the body.
Dux wants to break free but Nero has control.
Nero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
Dux wants a takedown.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Nero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dux.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dux wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nero.
Nero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero with a knee to the head.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nero obliges.
Dux wants to get back to striking at distance but Nero won't allow it.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nero missing with knees to the body.
Dux has Nero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dux looking for a takedown.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux managing to block the knees to the body from Nero.
Nero with a knee to the head.
Nero lands a knee to the body.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux avoids the head kick by Nero.
Nero doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Steven Nero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Nero dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Nero closes the distance and clinches.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Dux is blocking nicely.
Nero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dux.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Nero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dux avoids it.
Nero lands a knee to the body.
Nero lands a knee to the body.
Nero working Dux over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Dux blocks with his arms.
Nero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nero scores a nice knee to the body.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nero lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
Dux tries to break free but Nero pushes him back against the cage.
Nero lands a knee to the head.
Dux tries for a takedown but Nero manages to get underhooks.
Nero crunches a lovely knee into Dux's ribcage.
Nero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nero working Dux over with knees to the body.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nero prevents it.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Nero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nero moves into range and clinches up with Dux.
Nero with a knee to the head.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux can't break the clinch.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nero lands a knee to the head.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Dux blocks it.
Dux tries to break free but Nero pushes him back against the cage.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Steven Nero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dux avoids it.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Nero dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Nero which made him look bad.
Nero tries to clinch up.
Nero tries to clinch up.
Nero leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nero clinches.
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nero closes the distance and clinches.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Dux blocks it.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux is trying to push Nero away but Nero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dux tries to break free but Nero pushes him back against the cage.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux is trying to break free.
Nero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux tries to break the clinch but Nero is controlling the position.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Nero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dux's efforts to push away.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dux avoiding damage as Nero throws knees to the body.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nero tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nero lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Nero.
Nero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nero trying to land knees to the body.
Dux is looking to break free of the clinch but Nero has double underhooks.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Nero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dux blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux working hard to break the clinch.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Dux blocks it.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Dux managing to block the knees to the body from Nero.
Nero lands a nice knee to the body.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
Dux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dux blocks it with crossed arms.
Nero keeps control of Dux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Dux blocks with his arms.
Dux avoiding damage as Nero throws knees to the body.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nero takes the fight into the clinch.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nero prevents it.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steven Nero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Dux is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nero scores with a knee to the head.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dux wants to break free but Nero has control.
Nero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Nero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Nero!
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