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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Richards Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Richards Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddy Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Richards Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Richards Jr slips the punch.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards Jr.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Freddy Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards Jr defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Richards Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richards Jr ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wilder's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards Jr.
Wilder swings for the body but Richards Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Richards Jr's defenses.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Richards Jr moved out of range nicely.
Richards Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Richards Jr slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards Jr defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Richards Jr slips the punch.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Richards Jr slips a straight right by Wilder.
A swing and a miss from Richards Jr.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Richards Jr.
Richards Jr needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two 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.
Richards Jr throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Wilder stumbling backwards into the cage! Wilder bounces back off the cage towards Richards Jr, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Richards Jr lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Richards Jr celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Richards Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marucio machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Living is a Problem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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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, marucio machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnstone throws a right hand that machida ducks under and follows up with a left that machida also avoids with ease.
machida gets a clinch.
Johnstone has had enough of the clinch but machida keeps him there for the moment.
machida wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnstone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but machida has him pressed against the cage.
Johnstone wants to break free but machida has control.
machida prevents Johnstone from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Johnstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machida has clasped his hands together around Johnstone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
machida landing a few strikes.
Johnstone is looking to reverse the position.
Johnstone throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida scoring with punches from side control.
machida looking to control but instead Johnstone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
machida wants to pass to mount but Johnstone is defending the position.
machida winds up and cracks Johnstone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
machida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
machida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from machida there.
machida thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnstone to regain full guard.
Johnstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
machida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
machida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
machida pushing down on Johnstone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
machida with the ground and pound but Johnstone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
machida throws a strike but Johnstone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
machida striking off his back but it's not causing Johnstone any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now machida is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnstone's head.
machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
machida throws a strike but Johnstone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
machida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnstone manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida scoring with punches to the head and body.
machida advances to half guard.
machida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
machida thows a huge punch but Johnstone dodges it nicely.
machida working Johnstone over with strikes.
Johnstone has hold of machida's hands but machida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnstone looks gassed!
Johnstone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but machida pulls his head out easily.
machida working over Johnstone with some ground and pound. Johnstone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
machida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnstone defending well though.
Nice strikes from machida there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marucio machida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnstone is rocked!
Jimmy Johnstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnstone drops his hands momentarily. machida doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Johnstone staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Johnstone doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). marucio machida!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spray North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacman has chosen Bebot by Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spray North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacman stuffs the takedown attempt from North. North gets slowly back to his feet.
North fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacman misses with a wild body shot.
North uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacman.
North shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spray North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but North paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacman wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
North looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pacman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
North is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pacman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pacman!
Pacman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
North had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pacman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. North Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pacman's back instead.
North is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pacman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacman is in a bad position with North working for a choke. Pacman manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Pacman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pacman won't allow North to sweep him here.
Pacman wants to pass the guard but North is keeping the position.
North trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacman is one step ahead there.
North could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pacman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
North throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
North is breathing heavily.
North looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pacman passes into half guard.
Pacman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with North. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
North looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pacman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
North is looking to get back to full guard here but Pacman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pacman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Spray North will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pacman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacman tries to bum rush North with a series of wild strikes but North uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacman lands a slapping body shot.
Pacman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacman tries to clinch but North is having none of it.
Pacman lands with a nice combination. North backs away looking to recover.
North is rocked!
It looks like Spray North has been cut.
A punch combination from Pacman misses.
Oh North is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spray North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman misses with a double jab.
North fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by North or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacman which made him look bad.
Pacman misses with a two punch combination.
North fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spray North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
North bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pacman comes at him with an uppercut from hell! North falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! North was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LL J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LL J!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
J changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
J throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aguinaldo's waist but Aguinaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing J off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguinaldo.
J is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aguinaldo controlling the position.
J manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
J is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguinaldo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
J is working for a submission of some sort.
J is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aguinaldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time J.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aguinaldo wants to control but J is keeping busy.
Aguinaldo is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
J throws a body punch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aguinaldo moves away.
Aguinaldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
J is looking to reverse the position.
Aguinaldo takes a little break here. J wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aguinaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. J knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
J trying his best to control but Aguinaldo has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J regains half guard.
Aguinaldo prevents J from improving his position.
J is trying to control but can't.
J actively working from the bottom here.
J slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
J looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguinaldo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andres Aguinaldo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
J lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
J's corner calls for a 1-2. J obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aguinaldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
J misses with a takedown
and Aguinaldo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in J's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
J keeping busy on the bottom but Aguinaldo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aguinaldo controlling the action here.
J is breathing heavily.
Aguinaldo wants to free his trapped foot but J is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J wants to get back to full guard.
J wants to control the action here but instead Aguinaldo manages to pass to full mount!
J is looking to improve his position but Aguinaldo isn't that keen on the idea.
J tries to improve his position but instead Aguinaldo has taken his back!
J rolls, trying to escape but Aguinaldo keeps control of the position.
J trying to control the action but Aguinaldo just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aguinaldo controls the position.
Aguinaldo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down J for as long as he can get away with.
J trying to control the action but Aguinaldo just sinks the hooks in.
J wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
J wants to hold on but Aguinaldo pushes him away.
J is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aguinaldo controlling the pace for now.
J tries to reverse the position but Aguinaldo maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
J looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
J tries to escape the position.
Aguinaldo gets his hands free as J looks to control.
Aguinaldo has good solid back control here.
J rolls, trying to escape but Aguinaldo keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Aguinaldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
That's time! Aguinaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aguinaldo misses with a takedown
and J counters with a stiff right hand.
Andres Aguinaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aguinaldo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aguinaldo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
J has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aguinaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
J wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aguinaldo is now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
J is looking to get back to full guard here but Aguinaldo has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo controlling from mount.
J regains half guard.
J has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguinaldo is working away from the top position though.
J is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
J wants to get back to full guard but Aguinaldo has passed into side control.
J is trying to reverse the position but instead Aguinaldo has taken his back - oops!
Aguinaldo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of J's body.
J turns into Aguinaldo and is now in his guard.
J looking to pass the guard.
J postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aguinaldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of J, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
J working for a triangle but Aguinaldo defends it easily.
J keeping busy on the bottom but Aguinaldo has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aguinaldo works his way into full mount!
LL J has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
J is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
J is wriggling around trying to escape.
J is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
J chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Aguinaldo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Aguinaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguinaldo, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Aguinaldo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bada Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bada Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boom showed some decent athleticism there.
Boom is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mendoza reverses the position - he's now on top in Boom's guard.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Boom has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.
Boom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boom is looking for a triangle but Mendoza pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom looking for a guillotine here but Mendoza defends easily.
Mendoza wants to stand but Boom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendoza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boom is proving hard to escape from.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.
Boom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendoza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Boom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boom is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mendoza is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom tries to improve his position but instead Mendoza has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bada Boom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mendoza throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Mendoza cracks Boom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendoza swinging wilding here.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Boom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendoza tries to avoid it but Boom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendoza to the ground. Mendoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Boom shoots in and bounces Mendoza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mendoza, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza cracks Boom with a good jab.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendoza as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Boom avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza looks to land a combination. Boom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Neil Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Boom fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Good exchange - Mendoza coming out on top.
Boom closes the distance and clinches up with Mendoza, looking for a takedown. Boom pushes Mendoza against the cage but Mendoza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Boom throws a front kick aimed at Mendoza's knee but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Boom avoids it well.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Boom circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mendoza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boom but great work by Mendoza.
Boom tries to improve position but can't.
Mendoza wants to stand but Boom has his arm trapped.
Boom tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mendoza presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boom is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.
Boom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Boom fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Boom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boom is looking for a kimura but Mendoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boom to get the leverage.
Mendoza is trying to stand back up but Boom is controlling him
Boom wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.
Boom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza is looking to escape.
Mendoza is refusing to be controlled, as Boom sits in half guard.
Mendoza pushes Boom off looking to stand but Boom dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendoza is just riding it out for now. Boom eventually gives up the hold.
Boom wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom is working for a submission of some sort.
Boom stops Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
Boom is looking to advance position but Mendoza won't allow it.
Mendoza is looking to get back to is feet but Boom passes into side control.
Boom wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza cracks Boom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendoza tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neil Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Mendoza throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom slips a jab from Mendoza.
Boom gets a takedown into half guard.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Boom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bada Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bada Boom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Stevenson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillip Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia drops Stevenson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Garcia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tuck Happiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happiness comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet With a Name on It. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tuck Happiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam McGrath!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happiness misses with a head kick.
Tuck Happiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrath keeps the fight on the outside.
Happiness throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGrath blocks a head kick by Happiness.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Happiness as he jumps to the side.
Happiness tries to clinch up.
Happiness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGrath closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Happiness to the mat! Happiness manages to get full guard.
Happiness tries to strike from the bottom.
Happiness 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.
Happiness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happiness is looking for a triangle but McGrath pushes his legs off easily.
McGrath passes into half guard.
McGrath winds up and cracks Happiness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGrath tries to pass to full mount but Happiness defends it.
Happiness is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGrath scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Happiness looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGrath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGrath prevents Happiness from standing back up.
Happiness is looking to control McGrath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Happiness avoid being mounted?
McGrath uses his free foot to push down on Happiness's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Happiness.
McGrath landing shots from mount.
McGrath working the ground and pound effectively.
Happiness is rocked!
McGrath looks gassed!
McGrath lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Happiness is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Happiness is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McGrath postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Happiness bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McGrath and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McGrath!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unto Haikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatsu Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unto Haikio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haikio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hioki tries to bench press Haikio off him but Haikio keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hioki throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hioki is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Haikio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hioki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hioki is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Haikio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hioki wants to clinch
and Haikio counters by clinching up.
Haikio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haikio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haikio lands an elbow inside.
Hioki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haikio clinches.
Hioki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haikio tries for a takedown but Hioki manages to get underhooks.
Hioki tries to land knees in the clinch but Haikio avoids the damage to the body.
Hioki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haikio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haikio blocks the elbow strike.
Hioki jumps into guard, dragging Haikio to the mat.
Hioki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hioki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hioki keeping full guard, as Haikio tries to pass.
Hioki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haikio's guard.
Haikio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hioki is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haikio has momentary wrist control but Hioki slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki 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.
Haikio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hioki throwing strikes but missing.
Haikio looking for a sweep. Not yet Haikio, not yet.
Haikio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Haikio prevents Hioki from getting the reversal.
Haikio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hioki regains 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. Haikio connects with a nice short shot to Hioki's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haikio tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hioki controls his leg.
Hioki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hioki.
Hioki is looking for a triangle but Haikio pushes his legs off easily.
Hioki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haikio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hioki is breathing heavily.
Haikio looking to pass the guard.
Haikio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haikio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haikio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haikio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hioki's guard.
Haikio is looking to work some ground and pound but Hioki has wrist control.
Haikio stopping the sweep attempt from Hioki.
Hioki is looking for a triangle but Haikio pushes his legs off easily.
Haikio wants to control from the top but Hioki keeps moving.
Hioki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Haikio stands and steps away. Hioki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Haikio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Hioki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haikio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haikio moves in looking to clinch but Hioki pushes him off.
Hioki scores with a one two! Haikio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hioki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haikio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haikio wants to clinch.
Haikio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hioki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haikio manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haikio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haikio has a takedown stuffed.
Haikio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hioki missing with knees to the body.
Haikio tries to pull guard but Hioki won't allow it.
Hioki has picked Haikio up - he's going for a ride! Hioki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hioki seems to be working for a kimura but Haikio defends the submission attempt.
Haikio wants to improve his position but Hioki is controlling well.
Haikio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haikio taking some punishment here, with Hioki in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haikio is trying to stand up here but Hioki is controlling him well.
Hioki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Haikio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hioki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hatsu Hioki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spirit has chosen Nujabes - Feather as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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132 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JT Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeVito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spirit circles away.
DeVito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spirit's guard.
DeVito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spirit is keeping the position for now.
Spirit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeVito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeVito takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Spirit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spirit working a defensive guard here.
DeVito wants to pass the guard but Spirit is keeping the position.
DeVito pushing down on Spirit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spirit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spirit trying to control but DeVito postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeVito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeVito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DeVito showed some decent athleticism there.
Spirit is not content to let DeVito control the position.
Spirit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
DeVito is looking for a kimura but Spirit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeVito to get the leverage.
Spirit wants to control but DeVito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeVito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spirit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeVito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spirit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
DeVito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spirit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeVito.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeVito is breathing heavily.
Spirit regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is posturing up here but Spirit has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! DeVito tries to roll out but it's too tight and DeVito has to tap! Slick submission there by Spirit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JT Spirit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hadeo Ichisun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Penis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penis has chosen Pinchers - Bandolero as his entrance music. Hadeo Ichisun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Penis's chin.
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179 cm
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164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hadeo Ichisun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Penis!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichisun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ichisun shoots in but no luck this time.
Hadeo Ichisun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ichisun moves out of range as Penis strikes.
Penis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ichisun circles away.
Ichisun fails to land the takedown.
Penis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ichisun!
Ichisun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penis has hold of Ichisun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ichisun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Penis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ichisun tries to reverse the position but Penis maintains control.
Ichisun manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ichisun wants to improve his position but Penis is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ichisun is looking to improve his position.
Penis wants to work for an arm triangle but Ichisun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penis looks gassed!
Ichisun wants to get back to full guard.
Ichisun is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Penis pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ichisun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ichisun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penis advances to half guard.
Ichisun is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ichisun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ichisun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ichisun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ichisun had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Penis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ichisun Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Penis's back instead.
Ichisun has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Penis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ichisun looking for the choke from the back.
Penis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ichisun off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichisun looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penis turns into Ichisun and is now in his guard.
Ichisun wants to sweep here but Penis controlling him for the moment.
Penis 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.
Ichisun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ichisun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penis is one step ahead there.
Penis wants to pass the guard but Ichisun is keeping the position.
Ichisun looking for a guillotine here but Penis defends easily.
Penis wants to pass the guard but Ichisun is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichisun looking for a guillotine here but Penis defends easily.
Penis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ichisun has his foot on Penis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penis works his way back into a safe position though.
Ichisun working for a triangle but Penis defends it easily.
Ichisun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ichisun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ichisun looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadeo Ichisun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ichisun tries for a takedown but Penis circles away easily
and Penis counters with a single leg into guard. Ichisun didn't expect that.
Ichisun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ichisun is on top in guard.
Ichisun slips nicely into half guard.
Ichisun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penis missing with punches from the bottom.
Penis wants to get back to full guard.
Ichisun trying to pass the guard but Penis defending well.
Ichisun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penis is breathing heavily.
Ichisun is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penis!
Ichisun looking to secure an arm triangle but Penis defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichisun pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ichisun working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Penis is trying desperately to improve position.
Ichisun is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ichisun lands with some strikes.
Ichisun is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ichisun working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ichisun swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hadeo Ichisun!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
85% |
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