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CHOKE Tradition Tour Vol. 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Scylla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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174 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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, Kenny Scylla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Wang!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scylla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scylla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scylla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scylla's guard! Nice work there by Wang!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scylla keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Scylla looking for a sweep. Not yet Scylla, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scylla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wang wanted to stand there but Scylla had control of the position.
Wang looks gassed!
Scylla had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Scylla Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wang's back instead.
Wang is holding on to Scylla 's glove but Scylla gets free and slips his arm under Wang 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Wang is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Scylla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike heh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). heh comes to the ring accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Fight Song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike heh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geoff Harding!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
heh tries to clinch but Harding moves out of range.
heh shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
heh fails to land the takedown.
heh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harding is trying to control the position from the bottom.
heh trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harding tries to strike from the bottom.
Harding wants to stand and escape but heh is having none of it.
heh trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Harding looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Harding shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and heh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harding keeping moving, preventing heh from controlling successfully.
heh postures up.
Harding is looking to stand up but heh isn't so interested in that idea.
heh working some strikes from top position.
Harding keeping moving, preventing heh from controlling successfully.
Harding looking for a sweep. Not yet Harding, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harding keeping moving, preventing heh from controlling successfully.
heh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
heh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harding counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike heh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
heh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harding is desperately trying to improve his position but heh has a good base and remains in mount.
heh tries to control but Harding wriggling away.
heh looking to finish Harding with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harding!
heh has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harding's face.
heh working the ground and pound effectively.
heh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
heh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harding for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding is wriggling around trying to escape.
heh looking to secure an arm triangle but Harding defends it well.
heh content just to control the position here.
Harding is trying to escape the mount.
heh looking to control but Harding is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
heh prevents Harding from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Harding that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Harding is squirming around, avoiding heh's attempts to control the action.
heh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harding is looking to get to half guard.
heh controlling his opponent.
Harding is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike heh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
heh tries for a takedown but Harding circles away easily
and Harding counters with a takedown into side control.
Harding advances to mount.
Harding fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harding has control of heh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and heh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Harding looking to control but heh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
heh tries to reverse the position but Harding maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Harding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding looking to secure an arm triangle but heh defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harding cracks heh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harding takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
heh is squirming around, avoiding Harding's attempts to control the action.
Harding raining down shots from the mount!
heh working to try and regain half guard.
Harding looking to control but heh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harding is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
heh tries to hold on but Harding pushes him away.
Harding lands with some vicious ground and pound - can heh hang on?
Harding has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of heh's face.
heh can't escape the position.
heh tries to hold on but Harding postures up.
heh working to try and regain half guard.
Harding lands a big shot there that rocks heh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
heh tries to hold on but Harding pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
heh is bucking up trying to escape but Harding cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
heh wants to hold on but Harding pushes him away.
heh is trying to escape the mount.
heh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
heh gets back to half guard.
heh kicks off Harding and gets to his feet.
heh scores with a takedown into Harding's guard.
Harding looking to hit a scissor sweep but heh is one step ahead there.
Harding has an active guard here but heh has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding is looking for a sweep. heh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harding kicks heh off and gets back to his feet.
Harding tries for a takedown but heh circles away easily
and heh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
heh wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
heh pushing down on Harding's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
heh is tying to control. Harding wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
heh distracts Harding with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geoff Harding will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
heh has his takedown stuffed
and Harding holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harding keeps control of heh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
heh tries for a takedown. No joy.
heh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harding pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike heh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
heh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - heh lands in his opponent's guard.
Harding wants to sweep here but heh controlling him for the moment.
Harding looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
heh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harding wants to sweep but no luck.
heh trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding 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.
heh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harding is trying to keep heh in close.
heh trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Harding looking for a sweep. Not yet Harding, not yet.
Mike heh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harding.
Harding tries for a takedown but heh circles away easily
and heh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding tries to roll over but heh keeps him under control.
heh wants to pass to mount but Harding is defending the position.
heh is looking to take a break and control but Harding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
heh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harding trying to control here.
heh is taking a breather. Harding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harding is looking to improve his position.
heh is keen to just control but Harding is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
heh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harding counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but heh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
heh seems keen to control Harding's posture.
heh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harding missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harding wants to stand but heh is controlling his posture from full guard.
heh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harding manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding pulls heh in close to prevent any damage.
heh postures up.
Harding looking for a guillotine here but heh defends easily.
Harding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
heh looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
heh keeping moving, preventing Harding from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geoff Harding.
I think Harding has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Geoff Harding!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Richards Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Makela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobias Makela will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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188 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong |
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Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Richards Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Makela!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makela throws a nice looking combination but Richards Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards Jr throws a looping overhand right but Makela ducks down to avoid it.
Makela shoots in but Richards Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Richards Jr waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Makela. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Makela to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Makela is rocked!
It looks like Tobias Makela has been cut.
Makela is trying to control the position but Richards Jr postures up.
Makela is still in real trouble! Can Richards Jr finish him?
Makela is working an open guard so Richards Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Makela bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Richards Jr comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Makela falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Makela was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Richards Jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moon Gunjoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeing Inbutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Inbutts's choice of entrance music: Fear of the Dark. Peeing Inbutts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moon Gunjoo's chin.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moon Gunjoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peeing Inbutts!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunjoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunjoo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Inbutts is rocked!
Gunjoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Inbutts. No joy for Gunjoo on that attempt.
Gunjoo Rushes Inbutts and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Inbutts is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gunjoo Piles on the pressure and Inbutts crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moon Gunjoo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Gary Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz scores a takedown into full mount!
Richards is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Richards has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Richards to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Richards to control.
Diaz misses with a head shot.
Richards wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Richards holds on to Diaz around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Richards tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Richards is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Richards wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Richards is squirming around nicely.
Richards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Richards shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Diaz working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz 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.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Richards jumps into side control!
Richards controlling the position from side mount.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Richards just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Richards drags him back down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Richards is controlling Diaz's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Diaz 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.
Richards shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Richards is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richards has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Richards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richards's guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Richards lands an upkick as Diaz stands over him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is fighting to break Richards's control of his arms but Richards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Hugo Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Richards holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Richards pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Richards wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Richards is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Richards stops Diaz from passing to mount.
Diaz decides to stand back up.
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richards regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Richards has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.
Diaz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Richards advances position into side control!
Diaz defending against the ground and pound.
Richards stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Richards had control of the position.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richards has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Richards defends easily.
Richards drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Richards has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Richards! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Richards!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinjo Tepanake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orion Sapporo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Shinjo Tepanake has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shinjo Tepanake seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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130 lbs
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138 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinjo Tepanake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orion Sapporo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepanake tries to clinch up.
Orion Sapporo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapporo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sapporo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Tepanake can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sapporo and Tepanake drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sapporo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orion Sapporo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Olbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Cromphout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Olbo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Olbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Cromphout!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olbo moves into range and clinches up with Cromphout.
Olbo trying to stall but Cromphout improves his position.
The referee calls for Olbo to work.
Olbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cromphout gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Olbo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Olbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cromphout has closed the distance and engaged Olbo in a clinch.
Olbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cromphout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cromphout wants to clinch.
Cromphout darts in trying to clinch
and Olbo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Olbo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olbo trying to control but Cromphout is working from the bottom.
Olbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olbo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cromphout manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olbo has Cromphout in his guard.
Cromphout decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Olbo, up you get!
Olbo closes the distance and clinches up with Cromphout, looking for a takedown. Olbo pushes Cromphout against the ropes but Cromphout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olbo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olbo is breathing heavily.
Cromphout looks like he's trying to stand up.
Olbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cromphout keeps working.
Cromphout works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromphout is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cromphout is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Olbo throws a strike but Cromphout rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olbo is trying to control the position but Cromphout postures up.
Olbo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromphout tries to stand but Olbo is controlling from the bottom.
Olbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olbo looking for a sweep. Not yet Olbo, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Olbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cromphout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Cromphout.
Olbo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cromphout tries to sprawl out of it but Olbo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cromphout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cromphout rushes Olbo and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Cromphout.
Cromphout lands with a right to the head.
Cromphout tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cromphout works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cromphout lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olbo backwards.
Cromphout lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
with the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cromphout creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cromphout tries to clinch but Olbo moves out of range.
Cromphout shoots in and drives through. Olbo sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olbo throws a series of strikes that have Cromphout backpedaling.
Cromphout is rocked!
Olbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cromphout sprawls well. He's pushed Olbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cromphout is still on wobbly legs! Can Olbo finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Olbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olbo clinches but Cromphout breaks the clinch
and Cromphout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olbo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Olbo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Olbo working Cromphout over with strikes here.
Olbo trying to control but Cromphout is having none of it.
Cromphout seems to have recovered his senses.
Cromphout throwing hammer fists to the chest of Olbo. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olbo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cromphout tries to hold on but Olbo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Olbo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cromphout tries to clinch
and Olbo counters with a single leg into guard. Cromphout didn't expect that.
Olbo stops Cromphout from standing up.
Olbo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cromphout works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cromphout is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olbo is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromphout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Olbo tries for a takedown but Cromphout sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cromphout has a takedown stuffed.
Kevin Olbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Olbo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cromphout swivels and escapes.
Olbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cromphout instigates a clinch.
Cromphout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cromphout lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cromphout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cromphout gets through Olbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cromphout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cromphout bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olbo's head backwards.
Cromphout stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Olbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cromphout gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olbo throws a head kick but Cromphout moves out of range.
Cromphout darts in trying to clinch
and Olbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cromphout thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cromphout doesn't seem bothered though.
Cromphout throws a lazy uppercut
and Olbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cromphout's knee momentarily.
Olbo tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Cromphout as Olbo shoots in.
Olbo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Olbo wants to take a breather but Cromphout manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Olbo.
Cromphout has his feet on Olbo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Olbo.
Cromphout closes the distance and clinches.
Cromphout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olbo is keeping busy.
Cromphout lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olbo backwards.
Cromphout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olbo has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromphout lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cromphout tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Cromphout.
A right handed body shot lands from Cromphout.
Cromphout breaks from the clinch.
Cromphout tries to clinch but Olbo moves away
and Olbo counters with a shoot takedown. Cromphout fights it but they end up in guard.
Cromphout pushes Olbo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cromphout tries to clinch
so Olbo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olbo gets to his feet - Cromphout follows without any prompting.
Cromphout lands a lovely overhand right.
Olbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cromphout instigates a clinch.
Cromphout lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olbo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Olbo seems to be working for a kimura but Cromphout defends the submission attempt.
Olbo is just content to waste time from the top position. Cromphout takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olbo throws and elbow that misses. Cromphout uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olbo's guard. Nice move by Cromphout!
Cromphout stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cromphout tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Olbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Olbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kevin Cromphout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cromphout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Olbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cromphout tries to clinch but Olbo moves away
and Olbo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cromphout won't be happy with that.
Cromphout sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olbo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cromphout with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kevin Olbo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olbo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Olbo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Olbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cromphout tries to clinch up.
Cromphout fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olbo slow jab from Cromphout misses its intended target.
Cromphout is looking to slow Olbo down with leg kicks.
Olbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olbo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cromphout counters with a left to the body.
Olbo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cromphout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cromphout works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cromphout stopping the sweep attempt from Olbo.
Cromphout wants to control from the top but Olbo keeps moving.
Cromphout wants to stand but Olbo is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olbo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Olbo raining down shots from the mount!
Cromphout blocking the ground and pound.
Cromphout wants to get back to his feet.
Cromphout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Olbo.
Olbo lands a heavy elbow.
Olbo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Olbo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Olbo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cromphout is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cromphout and Olbo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Cromphout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olbo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cromphout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cromphout holds on to Olbo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Olbo with the ground and pound but Cromphout regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Olbo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Olbo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cromphout won't allow Olbo to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olbo tries to clinch but Cromphout moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cromphout. No joy for Olbo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Olbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cromphout!
Olbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Olbo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olbo not doing much here.
Cromphout wants to get back to his feet.
Kevin Cromphout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olbo working over Cromphout with some ground and pound. Cromphout looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Kevin Olbo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olbo, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Olbo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Storm Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Cheeseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Storm Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Cheeseman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeseman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cheeseman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tower tries to pull guard but Cheeseman won't allow it.
Tower avoids the elbow strike from Cheeseman, against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman breaks the clinch.
Tower has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cheeseman.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Cheeseman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheeseman moves into range and clinches up with Tower.
A knee to the head by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheeseman landing knees to the head.
Tower wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheeseman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheeseman misses with a knee strike.
Tower has had enough of the clinch but Cheeseman keeps him there for the moment.
Cheeseman tries to land a knee to the head but Tower blocks with his arms.
Cheeseman misses with a knee to the head.
Cheeseman is pressed up against the ropes. Tower has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheeseman down to the mat. Cheeseman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cheeseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Brad Cheeseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheeseman throws a sloppy head kick and Tower moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheeseman.
Tower is breathing heavily.
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
Tower misses with a hook. Cheeseman ducked under it nicely.
Cheeseman lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman moves into range and clinches up with Tower.
Cheeseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cheeseman misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman misses with a knee strike.
Cheeseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheeseman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheeseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman scores with a knee to the head.
Tower looking for a takedown.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheeseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tower blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheeseman pushes off an throws an elbow but Tower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tower goes for a takedown attempt but Cheeseman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cheeseman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tower.
Cheeseman slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheeseman.
Cheeseman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cheeseman staying out of range there.
Cheeseman looks to land a combination but Tower avoids it well.
Tower shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tower showed some decent athleticism there.
Tower working over Cheeseman with some ground and pound. Cheeseman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tower working over Cheeseman with some ground and pound. Cheeseman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cheeseman pushes Tower off looking to stand but Tower dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman is in trouble now - Tower has advanced to mount!
Cheeseman tries to buck Tower off but he can't manage it.
Tower is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cheeseman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cheeseman is trying to stand.
BOOM! Tower connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cheeseman gets back to half guard.
Cheeseman wants to get back to his feet.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Cheeseman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheeseman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cheeseman manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower wants to control from the top but Cheeseman keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheeseman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tower is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheeseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheeseman lands a high kick!
Tower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheeseman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheeseman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the body.
Cheeseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tower ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cheeseman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cheeseman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tower throws out the jab.
Cheeseman looks to land a combination but Tower avoids it well.
Cheeseman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheeseman manages to avoid it.
Brad Cheeseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tower misses with a combination
and Cheeseman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tower misses with a hook
and Cheeseman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman tries to land a knee to the head but Tower blocks with his arms.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tower takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheeseman prevents Tower from breaking the clinch.
Cheeseman looking to throw knees to the head but Tower is blocking nicely.
Tower ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tower 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tower is on top in guard.
Cheeseman wants to stand up but Tower is controlling him.
Tower lands a couple of elbows.
Cheeseman has his feet on Tower's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cheeseman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Tower as he connects with a hook.
Cheeseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheeseman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tower throws a hook but Cheeseman blocks it.
Tower moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cheeseman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tower looks for a takedown but Cheeseman sprawls well.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cheeseman is looking to clinch but Tower is avoiding it.
Cheeseman lands a high kick!
Cheeseman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tower closes the distance and clinches up with Cheeseman, looking for a takedown. Tower pushes Cheeseman against the ropes but Cheeseman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheeseman.
Cheeseman clinches with his opponent.
Tower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheeseman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheeseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tower's face.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tower can't get the takedown.
Tower wants a takedown but no success here.
Tower drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheeseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tower throws an off balance right hand
and Cheeseman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheeseman as he avoids it easily.
Cheeseman blocks a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheeseman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tower fails with the takedown.
Tower takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brad Cheeseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheeseman instigates a clinch.
Cheeseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cheeseman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheeseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tower stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cheeseman follows into mount!
Tower is rocked!
Cheeseman controlling from the full mount.
Oh Tower is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheeseman tries to control but Tower wriggling away.
Tower seems to have got his legs back now.
Tower manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cheeseman wants to stand up but Tower is controlling the position.
Tower moves into full guard.
Cheeseman is looking to stand up but Tower won't let him.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Tower lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cheeseman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower with shots to the head and body - Cheeseman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cheeseman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tower cracks Cheeseman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cheeseman is looking to improve his position but Tower isn't that keen on the idea.
Tower throwing strikes here but Cheeseman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cheeseman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cheeseman wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Tower.
Cheeseman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tower lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Cheeseman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tower landing strikes from the mount.
Cheeseman is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Tower cracks Cheeseman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower won't let Cheeseman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tower looking to control but Cheeseman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cheeseman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tower 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.
Cheeseman tries to buck Tower off but he can't manage it.
Cheeseman wants to control but Tower is having none of it.
Cheeseman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tower tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cheeseman holds on to Tower around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Cheeseman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cheeseman gets back to half guard.
Cheeseman wants to get back to his feet.
Tower working Cheeseman over with strikes.
Tower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheeseman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tower stops Cheeseman from getting back to his feet.
Tower trying to control the action but Cheeseman is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower trying to pass the guard but Cheeseman defending well.
Cheeseman tries to kick Tower off but Tower keeps his base steady and stays in 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. Tower connects with a nice short shot to Cheeseman's temple.
Cheeseman tries to kick Tower off but Tower keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Cheeseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cheeseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheeseman slips under a jab from Tower.
Cheeseman is looking to clinch.
Tower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Cheeseman lands but Tower takes it in his stride.
Cheeseman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tower shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Cheeseman's shoulder, as Cheeseman tries to avoid the shot.
Cheeseman swinging wilding here.
Tower closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cheeseman defending against the ground and pound.
Tower cracks Cheeseman with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cheeseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower throws the left hand but Cheeseman avoids the punch easily.
Cheeseman moves away from the strike by Tower.
Tower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheeseman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tower fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cheeseman blocks a jab.
Cheeseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tower.
Cheeseman slips a jab and a cross from Tower.
Cheeseman throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cheeseman - that will leave a mark!
Tower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheeseman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheeseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Cheeseman lands but Tower takes it in his stride.
Tower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheeseman. Cheeseman obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman dodges the punch combination from Tower.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tower fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tower shoots in for a double leg but Cheeseman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower looks to land a combination but Cheeseman avoids it well.
Tower fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cheeseman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheeseman scoring well with a low kick there.
Cheeseman defending well as Tower loads up on a big left hand.
Cheeseman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cheeseman ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Cheeseman scores with a kick to the body.
Tower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tower throws a good cross that connects.
Cheeseman throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower digs a good body shot into Cheeseman's ribs.
Cheeseman ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Cheeseman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tower.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cheeseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cheeseman, right into the meat.
Cheeseman throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Cheeseman lands a head kick. Tower smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cheeseman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheeseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheeseman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it.
Tower drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheeseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cheeseman scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheeseman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheeseman has Tower up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tower blocks the elbow strike.
Cheeseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheeseman scores with a spinning back kick!
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tower stuns Cheeseman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cheeseman throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Tower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Tower or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheeseman which made him look bad.
Cheeseman throws a series of strikes that have Tower backpedaling.
Cheeseman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheeseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheeseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tower's face.
Cheeseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tower's face.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head.
Brad Cheeseman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tower drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheeseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cheeseman misses with a two punch combination.
Cheeseman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown by Tower or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheeseman which made him look bad.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Cheeseman moved out of range.
Cheeseman moves away from the strike by Tower.
Tower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cheeseman is fending him off so far but Tower persists. Nope, Cheeseman circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheeseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tower misses with an uppercut. Cheeseman saw that one coming.
Tower scores with a takedown into Cheeseman's guard.
Storm Tower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cheeseman is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the body.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tower tries to break the clinch but Cheeseman is controlling the position.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it.
Tower tries to break the clinch but Cheeseman is controlling the position.
Tower manages to break the clinch.
Cheeseman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Cheeseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cheeseman has managed to clinch.
Tower is working for takedown but Cheeseman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheeseman misses with a knee to the head.
Cheeseman is pressed up against the ropes. Tower has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheeseman down to the mat. Cheeseman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tower looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheeseman is on top in guard.
Cheeseman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower regains half guard.
Cheeseman decides to stand and escape the position.
Cheeseman clinches up with Tower and pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheeseman.
Tower is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Cheeseman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheeseman.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tower blocks an elbow strike from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tower blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheeseman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheeseman smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheeseman connects with the punch.
Cheeseman throws a nice head kick!
Cheeseman staying out of range there.
Cheeseman connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tower tumbling to the canvas! Cheeseman pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tower was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Cheeseman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Moto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Tupac_Hit em' up. Stack has chosen Deer Dance as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Moto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Stack!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Moto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stack lands in his opponent's guard.
Stack landing with the ground and pound.
Stack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stack trying to control the position from guard on top but Moto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moto looking for a sweep. Not yet Moto, not yet.
Stack wants to control from the top but Moto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stack throws a shot from downtown. Moto moves away and avoids it.
Moto fails to land with a series of punches.
Moto thows a body shot but no joy.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Moto as Stack shoots in.
Moto tries to clinch but Stack moves out of range.
Stack fails to land the takedown.
Moto works the jab nicely.
Stack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moto is fending him off so far but Stack persists. Nope, Moto circles away and we're back to standing.
Kwame Moto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stack.
Stack looks gassed!
Moto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stack. Stack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moto misses with a double jab
and Stack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moto's guard.
Moto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stack is staying active underneath Moto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moto prevents Stack from improving his position.
Moto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moto controlling from mount.
Stack is trying desperately to improve position.
Stack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Stack really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stack wants to sweep but no luck.
Stack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moto's guard.
Moto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stack!
Stack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moto has his foot on Stack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stack works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack looking to pass the guard.
Stack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stack is looking to work some ground and pound but Moto has wrist control.
Stack wants to control from the top but Moto keeps moving.
Stack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moto is looking to clinch.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Moto misses with a double jab.
Stack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stack misses with a body shot.
Moto wants to clinch
and Stack counters with a takedown into side control.
Stack misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moto to see if he's OK.
Stack trying to control the position but Moto is working away.
Moto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stack connects with a decent elbow.
Stack stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwame Moto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moto misses with a two punch combination.
Moto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Moto misses.
Moto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stack fails with the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Moto.
Moto misses with a double jab.
Stack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moto looks to land a left hand but Stack moved out of range nicely.
Moto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moto seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stack shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Moto is backing up but Stack catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Moto covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stack Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Stack!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen OH YEAH!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savage working the head with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Savage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Savage wants to stand but Rua has his arm trapped.
Rua is not content to let Savage control the position.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage wanted to stand there but Rua had control of the position.
Rua trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savage wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Savage passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Savage slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua 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.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Savage trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - Savage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rua wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Savage there.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Savage wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rua is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Savage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rua is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?
Savage trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Rua wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Rua won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Savage tries to stand and escape but Rua is controlling the position.
Savage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rua closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savage to the mat! Savage manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua won't allow Savage to get back to his feet.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Savage is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Rua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rua is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savage!
Savage is in a horrible position here. Rua smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Savage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Savage has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rua tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rua has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rua off and has taken his back!
Savage is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rua knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rua for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to break free.
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Savage's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
Savage won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Savage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rua Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Savage's back instead.
Savage tries to break free.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Savage is staying busy.
Rua is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Savage up.
Savage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rua.
Savage breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Rua wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Rua has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage wanted to stand there but Rua had control of the position.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Rua is pressing down on Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Savage trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Savage wants to stand but Rua has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savage wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rua tries to move to mount but Savage blocks the move with his legs.
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Rua dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Savage wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Rua is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Rua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
Rua is really stuck here.
Savage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rua tries to escape but Savage has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rua can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Rua!
Savage is looking for the choke from the back position but Rua is controlling his hands well.
Rua rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Savage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Savage tries to stand and escape but Rua actually recovers to full guard.
Savage is posturing up here but Rua has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Savage tries to roll out but it's too tight and Savage has to tap! Slick submission there by Rua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderlei Rua!
Wanderlei Rua retains his middleweight title!
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