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PRIDE: Exhibition 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pens Julver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garnett Layden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett Layden is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pens Julver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garnett Layden!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Layden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Julver misses with a hook. Layden ducked under it nicely.
Julver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julver tries to clinch but Layden moves out of range.
Julver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Julver.
Layden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Julver is trying to maintain the position but Layden is very close to passing his half guard.
Julver is staying active underneath Layden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Layden tries to pass to full mount but Julver defends it.
Layden thows a huge punch but Julver dodges it nicely.
Julver is positioning himself well to prevent Layden advancing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Layden trying to control the action but Julver is working from the bottom.
Layden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layden trying to control the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Layden clinches with his opponent.
Julver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Layden up against the ropes.
Layden fails to pull guard.
Layden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Layden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Julver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Julver breaks from the clinch.
Layden throws a leg kick
and Julver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Layden is looking to land body kicks.
Layden throws a series of punches but Julver moves out of range.
Layden fails with a takedown attempt.
Pens Julver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garnett Layden.
Julver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Julver looks to land a left hand but Layden moved out of range nicely.
Julver throws a jab when Layden was well out of range.
Layden should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Layden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Julver.
Layden misses with a kick to the body.
Julver's corner calls for a 1-2. Julver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Julver lands with a slapping head kick.
Julver is breathing heavily.
Layden shoots in and bounces Julver off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Layden trying to control the position from guard on top but Julver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Layden advances position into side control!
Julver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julver is trying to control Layden's posture but Layden avoids it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Layden has eaten all the pies!
Layden controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Julver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Layden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Julver keeps working.
Julver looks to move to half guard but instead Layden has passed into mount! Damn!
Layden controlling his opponent.
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.
Layden avoids the attempt from Julver to control.
Layden controlling from mount.
Layden avoids the attempt from Julver to control.
Julver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Layden on the ground.
Layden trying to control but Julver is having none of it.
Julver tries to hold on but Layden pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Layden controlling the pace for now.
Layden working Julver over with strikes here.
Julver is working to get back to half guard.
Layden controlling his opponent.
Layden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Layden lands a big shot there that rocks Julver but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Layden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Layden prevents Julver from getting the reversal.
Layden looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Layden.
Julver is in a horrible position here. Layden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Layden wants to control the pace but Julver is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Garnett Layden just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Julver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Julver tries to bum rush Layden with a series of wild strikes but Layden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Layden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Layden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Julver misses with a wild combination.
Layden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Julver throws a nice head kick!
Layden shoots in and drives through. Julver sprawls well.
Layden tries to keep at a distance but Julver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Julver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Julver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Julver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Julver tries to land a knee to the head but Layden blocks with his arms.
Layden is working for takedown but Julver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Layden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Julver working aggressively here.
Layden lands a right hand.
Layden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Layden is working for takedown but Julver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Layden breaks from the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Layden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Layden wants to land a leg kick but Julver is out of range.
Layden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Layden darts in trying to clinch
and Julver counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Layden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Layden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Layden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Layden scores with a body shot.
Layden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Julver tries to lock up and control but Layden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Layden is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Julver is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Julver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Layden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Julver lands with a right hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Julver with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Julver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Layden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Layden is looking to clinch but Julver is avoiding it.
Julver throws a lazy right hand but Layden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Julver tests Layden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Julver throws a combination that misses
and Julver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Layden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Layden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Layden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Julver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Julver lands an overhand right.
Julver misses with an uppercut.
Julver scores with a decent looking hook.
Pens Julver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Julver.
Julver swings widly with a right hand
and Layden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Layden.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Julver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Layden 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garnett Layden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Layden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Layden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Julver defends it well.
Layden is keen to just control but Julver is a slippery customer.
Julver tries to get to full guard but Layden has control of the leg.
Julver is not content to let Layden control the position.
Julver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Layden is working away from the top position though.
Layden decides to stand up.
Layden is breathing heavily.
Julver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julver lands with an overhand left.
Pens Julver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Layden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Julver is looking to improve his position.
Julver is working hard here to advance position.
Julver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Julver is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Julver looking for a kimura from the bottom but Layden passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julver being controlled for a moment.
Julver is looking to reverse the position.
Julver wants to control but Layden postures up.
Layden wants to stand but Julver is controlling his arm.
Layden working away.
Julver tries to buck Layden off but Layden is having none of it.
Layden working away.
An elbow from Layden crashes against the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Layden blocks a head kick by Julver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julver lands a high kick!
Julver throws a head kick that misses.
Julver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pens Julver is winning the standup battle so far.
Layden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Julver can't do much from the bottom here.
Garnett Layden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Layden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Layden trying to control the position but Julver is working away.
Julver is looking to reverse the position.
Layden has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layden tries to control but Julver wriggling away.
Layden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Pens Julver has been cut.
Layden lands a big elbow.
Layden controlling the position easily from mount.
Layden looking to control but Julver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Layden controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Layden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Julver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Layden tries to control but Julver wriggling away.
Layden controlling the position easily from mount.
Julver is squirming around, avoiding Layden's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Garnett Layden just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Layden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Layden throws and low kick but Julver moves out of range easily.
That's six 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.
Julver throws a head kick that misses.
Layden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Layden with a poor takedown
and Julver counters with a left and a right that stings Layden.
Layden staying out of range there.
Layden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Julver wants to control but Layden postures up.
Layden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Layden controlling the position.
Julver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Layden wants to control but Julver is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Julver prevents Layden from improving position.
Julver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Layden is looking to control Julver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Layden avoid being mounted?
Julver is tying to control. Layden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Layden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Layden.
Layden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight 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.
Layden keeping full guard, as Julver tries to pass.
Layden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Layden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Julver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Layden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Julver defends it well.
Layden wants to take a breather but Julver is having none of it.
Layden wants to pass the guard but Julver is defending well.
Layden trying to control from half guard but Julver is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Layden stands up out of the half guard.
Julver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Layden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Layden tries to stand but Julver is controlling from the bottom.
Layden trying to control but Julver is working from the bottom.
Layden won't allow Julver to sweep him here.
Layden forces his way into half guard.
Pens Julver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Layden prevents Julver from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garnett Layden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Layden 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Garnett Layden!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Garnett Layden!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Garnett Layden!
Garnett Layden wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsuyushi Nakimurika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matsuyushi Nakimurika!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakimurika shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense.
Nakimurika swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nakimurika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagasaki but Nagasaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiro Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakimurika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagasaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakimurika is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakimurika keeps working.
Nagasaki wants to free his trapped foot but Nakimurika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nakimurika is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakimurika wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Nagasaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nagasaki stands up from half guard.
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Nakimurika up against the ropes.
Nakimurika has had enough of the clinch but Nagasaki keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki missing with knees to the body.
Nagasaki jumps into guard, dragging Nakimurika to the mat.
Nakimurika wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nakimurika is in close to Nagasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakimurika tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki wants to stand and escape but Nakimurika is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakimurika looking to pass the guard.
Nakimurika looks gassed!
Nakimurika wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nagasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nagasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Nakimurika counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakimurika throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is looking to control Nakimurika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nagasaki avoid being mounted?
Nakimurika is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakimurika.
Nagasaki is not content to let Nakimurika control the position.
Nagasaki trying to hold on to Nakimurika's head to control him but Nakimurika postures up.
Nakimurika passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakimurika tries to control but Nagasaki wriggling away.
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.
Nakimurika controlling his opponent.
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Nakimurika postures up.
Nakimurika forces the positional change into back control.
Nakimurika is looking for a choke. Nagasaki gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Nagasaki manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Nakimurika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nakimurika doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakimurika pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Nagasaki wants to stand but Nakimurika has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakimurika controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Nakimurika wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakimurika doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown
and Nakimurika decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nagasaki's guard.
Nakimurika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagasaki, not yet.
Nagasaki is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nakimurika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagasaki just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hiro Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsuyushi Nakimurika.
Nagasaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Nakimurika drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nagasaki.
Nakimurika wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nagasaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Nagasaki cracks Nakimurika with a nice body shot.
Nagasaki pulls guard.
Nakimurika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakimurika wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight 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.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch but Nakimurika is avoiding it.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Nakimurika pushes him off.
Nagasaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Nakimurika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nagasaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakimurika, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nakimurika tries to pull guard but Nagasaki holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nakimurika drops back down to his feet.
Nagasaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nagasaki pulls guard.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakimurika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet but Nakimurika is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakimurika landing with the ground and pound.
Nakimurika gets to his feet - Nagasaki follows without any prompting.
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Nakimurika up against the ropes.
Nagasaki pulls Nakimurika into guard.
Nakimurika won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Nakimurika wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nakimurika stands up and waves to Nagasaki to follow him.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Nakimurika pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matsuyushi Nakimurika will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nagasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakimurika counters with a two punch combo.
Nagasaki has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nakimurika to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakimurika counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakimurika is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakimurika slips nicely into half guard.
Matsuyushi Nakimurika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki is in trouble now - Nakimurika has advanced to mount!
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position but Nakimurika isn't that keen on the idea.
Nagasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakimurika is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki wants to hold on but Nakimurika pushes him away.
Nagasaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nagasaki wanted to stand there but Nakimurika had control of the position.
Nakimurika has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki wants to stand and escape but instead Nakimurika has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Nakimurika is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakimurika looking to improve position, pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh with his hand. Nagasaki seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nakimurika paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nakimurika's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nagasaki picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hiro Nagasaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoo Dung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kibbles Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoo Dung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kibbles Davis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dung is out of range.
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Dung in a clinch.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Dung.
Dung throws a head kick that misses.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dung.
Dung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Dung tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis prevents Dung from breaking the clinch.
Dung wants to break free but Davis has control.
Dung breaks the clinch.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dung gets caught flat footed, as Davis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davis gets to his feet. Dung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Dung shows good takedown defense.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dung wants to clinch
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis misses with a hook.
A head kick by Dung misses
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Dung throws a head kick that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Dung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Dung throws a lazy head kick
and Davis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dung throws a head kick that misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dung is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Dung keeps him there for the moment.
Dung scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Davis.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dung circles away.
Hoo Dung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kibbles Davis.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Dung's head back.
Dung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Dung landing knees to the head.
Dung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Dung's ribs.
Davis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoo Dung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dung throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Dung misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dung lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Dung swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dung stuffs the takedown.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Dung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick misses from Dung.
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Davis scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Dung.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dung's guard.
Davis stands up and waves to Dung to follow him.
Dung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Dung.
Davis clinches.
Davis prevents Dung from breaking the clinch.
Davis prevents Dung from breaking the clinch.
Dung throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dung's calf.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis looks for a takedown but Dung sprawls well.
Dung throws a lazy head kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dung circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davis.
Dung tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Dung shows good takedown defense.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dung throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dung tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis pulls guard successfully.
Davis is pulling down on Dung's head. It's preventing any offense from Dung, at least for the moment.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dung is controlling him.
Dung is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dung is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Davis looking to control.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis wriggles free and stands up.
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dung, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Dung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dung misses with a head kick.
Dung throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dung scores with a hook.
Dung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dung throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Dung prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Dung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis is rocked!
Dung throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Davis crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hoo Dung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denny Crane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denny Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulakov circles away.
Crane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Kulakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulakov is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
Crane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crane 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.
Kulakov is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
Crane working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crane goes for an armbar but Kulakov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kulakov.
Kulakov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov stays in close to Crane's body and controls the position.
Crane is trying to keep Kulakov in close.
Kulakov wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crane is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulakov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Kulakov is keeping the position.
Kulakov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kulakov has his feet on Crane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crane dodges the punch combination from Kulakov.
Nice takedown defense from Kulakov. No joy for Crane on that attempt.
Crane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kulakov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Kulakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crane is working to tighten is grip on Kulakov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kulakov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crane is really squeezing tight and eventually Kulakov passes out! Crane breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denny Crane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Montalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Song has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Montalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Song!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montalo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Song tries to roll over but Montalo keeps him under control.
Song is trying to control but can't.
Song is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Song is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Song has one foot on Montalo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Montalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Song fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Montalo sprawls well initially but Song persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Song tries to stand and escape but Montalo is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Montalo is looking to improve his position.
Song is tying to control. Montalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Song is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Montalo to get to his feet.
Song with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalo counters with a series of strikes. Song will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montalo tries to clinch up.
Montalo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Song swivels and escapes.
Montalo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Song is fending him off so far but Montalo persists. Nope, Song circles away and we're back to standing.
Montalo throws a series of punches but Song avoids them all with ease.
Montalo is breathing heavily.
Song gets the takedown into side control.
Montalo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Montalo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Song is looking to take a break and control but Montalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Song lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Song stands up and beckons Montalo to his feet.
Song shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song trying to control but Montalo is having none of it.
Song controlling from mount.
Song lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Montalo hang on?
Song swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Song!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir The Villian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Villian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go to Sleep. Michael Powers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladmir The Villian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Powers!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Villian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Villian moves out of range of the body kick.
The Villian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powers, pushing him back against the ropes.
The Villian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powers has him pressed against the ropes.
Powers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Villian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Powers lands a hook that snaps the head of The Villian backwards.
The Villian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Villian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Powers. That one must have hurt.
The Villian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers counters with a one-two to the body.
The Villian is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
The Villian tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily
and The Villian is countered with a crisp right hand from Powers that sends him to the canvas! Powers follows him to the mat into side control.
The Villian is rocked!
Powers trying to control the action but The Villian is working from the bottom.
Oh The Villian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. The Villian looks calm but he's in trouble here. Powers gets his head over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. The Villian is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Powers lets go of the hold and The Villian can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tricta Phan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by Hank 3 - Pills I took. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brett Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tricta Phan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phan has a takedown stuffed.
Brett Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Phan!
Phan tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Miller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Phan is rocked!
Miller cracks Phan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Phan is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Phan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller misses with a head shot.
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phan because Miller loaded up on that one.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller throwing strikes here but Phan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Phan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Phan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phan on the ground.
Phan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Phan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miller looking to ground and pound but Phan is blocking nicely.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Phan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phan because Miller loaded up on that one.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Phan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller punching from mount but Phan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Phan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller throwing strikes here but Phan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Phan bucks and avoids them well.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Phan manages to avoid easily.
Phan blocking the ground and pound.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Phan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Phan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miller punching from mount but Phan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Phan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller punching from mount but Phan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Phan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phan because Miller loaded up on that one.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller throwing strikes here but Phan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Phan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Phan manages to avoid easily.
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Phan manages to avoid easily.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Phan manages to avoid easily.
Miller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Phan bucks and avoids them well.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miller looking to ground and pound but Phan is blocking nicely.
Phan seems to have recovered his senses.
Phan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Phan is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller punching from mount but Phan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Phan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miller moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Phan.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Phan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller trying to advance position but Phan counters by regaining guard.
Phan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Phan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miller's back instead.
Phan tightening his grip on Miller, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Phan doesn't have the hooks in and Miller manages to turn into his guard.
Phan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Phan.
Phan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Phan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phan is controlling him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phan passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phan uses his free foot to push down on Miller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miller.
Miller is trying to escape the mount but Phan keeps good control and instead manages to take Miller's back.
Phan is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Miller has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Phan has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Miller taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Phan doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tricta Phan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos looks to land a combination but Daniel avoids it well.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniel but Daniel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daniel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos jumps guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daniel scoring with some ground and pound.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Daniel pushes his legs off easily.
Daniel pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daniel wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Daniel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Daniel content just to control the position here.
Daniel cracks Santos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Daniel prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Daniel's attempts to control the action.
Santos prevents Daniel from taking his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Daniel stands up from mount. Strange move.
A left lands for Santos.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniel's waist but Daniel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Daniel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Daniel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Daniel keeps moving and retains side control.
Daniel trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daniel tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos 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.
Daniel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daniel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos trying to control here.
Santos is staying active underneath Daniel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daniel is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is staying active underneath Daniel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daniel moves nicely into side control.
Daniel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daniel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daniel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daniel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Daniel has an Americana. Santos didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Daniel is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Daniel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Christian Daniel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Acton lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Acton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Acton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Acton has passed into half guard!
Acton controlling the action here.
Acton trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.
Acton is taking a breather. Ramirez 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.
Acton is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Acton postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acton.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acton controls the pace.
Acton advances to half guard.
Acton wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Acton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Acton controlling from the full mount.
Acton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ramirez has worked his arm free - good work by Ramirez!
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Acton wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Acton is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Acton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Acton tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Acton is working from the bottom.
Acton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton is trying to improve his position.
Acton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Acton keeping control of the position.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Acton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back!
Acton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Acton controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Acton just sinks the hooks in.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Acton landing shots from mount.
Acton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ramirez is now in Acton's guard. A big mistake from Acton there, giving up the dominant position!
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Acton's guard.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Acton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Acton trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Acton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to stand but Acton is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ramirez is looking to slow Acton down with leg kicks.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Acton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Acton's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez wants to control but Acton is having none of it.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Acton raining down shots from the mount!
Ramirez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Acton is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Acton wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Acton seems content to control.
Acton trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez is in trouble now - Acton has advanced to mount!
Acton controlling the position easily from mount.
Acton cracks Ramirez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Acton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Acton fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Acton controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Acton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Acton.
Ramirez prevents Acton from improving position.
Acton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Acton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramirez prevents Acton from moving into mount.
Acton controls the position.
Acton tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Acton to pass to mount.
Ramirez taking some punishment here, with Acton in his half guard.
Acton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Acton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Acton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Acton dominated that round.
That's time! Acton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Acton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Acton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Acton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Peter Acton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Acton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ramirez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Acton's back instead.
Acton wants to escape the position.
Acton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Acton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acton looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Actonis looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
Acton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acton throwing strikes here but Ramirez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Acton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Acton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Acton controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Acton maintains control.
Acton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez prevents Acton from taking his back.
Acton content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton landing punches.
Acton looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Acton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ramirez swinging wilding here.
Acton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Acton just content to control the position.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton controlling the position.
Acton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acton controlling the position.
Acton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Acton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Acton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Acton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Acton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramirez, who protects the arm well.
Acton just content to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramirez, who protects the arm well.
Ramirez regains half guard.
Ramirez is looking to control Acton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Acton slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Acton is nestled in close to Ramirez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Acton is controlling the pace.
Acton is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acton to get the leverage.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Acton stops Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
Acton uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez.
Acton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Acton looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Acton maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Acton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Acton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Acton defends easily.
Richard Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Acton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Acton tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acton prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Acton is controlling the pace.
Acton seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Acton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acton 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Peter Acton!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Peter Acton!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Peter Acton!
Peter Acton wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JP Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. The key to victory for JP Alcano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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131 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JP Alcano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne wants to clinch up but Alcano keeps it at a distance.
Alcano swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrne.
Alcano throws a head kick that Byrne semi-blocks.
Byrne moves in looking to clinch but Alcano pushes him off.
Alcano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alcano misses with a series of wild punches.
Byrne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alcano as he jumps to the side.
Alcano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcano thows a body shot but no joy.
Alcano throws a one two combo.
Alcano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byrne counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano tries to buck Byrne off but Byrne is having none of it.
Byrne working the head with strikes.
Byrne stands up and beckons Alcano to his feet.
Alcano shoots in but Byrne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byrne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alcano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrne tries to clinch but Alcano is having none of it.
Alcano is looking to chop away at Byrne's legs.
Byrne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alcano counters with a series of strikes. Byrne will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alcano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Byrne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alcano counters with a nice leg kick.
Byrne gets the takedown into side control.
Alcano is breathing heavily.
Byrne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alcano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alcano is trying to get back to half guard.
Alcano is working hard here to advance position.
Alcano is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Byrne is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Byrne landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrne with a couple of short strikes.
Byrne get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne wants to clinch but Alcano slips to the side
so Alcano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alcano trying to control but Byrne is working from the bottom.
Byrne keeping full guard, as Alcano tries to pass.
Alcano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alcano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Byrne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alcano.
Alcano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrne is keeping the position for now.
Byrne trying to keep a closed guard but Alcano is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alcano scores with a leg kick.
Byrne darts in trying to clinch
and Alcano counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcano lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alcano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alcano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Byrne tries to reverse the position but Alcano maintains control.
Byrne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byrne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alcano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alcano forces his way into half guard.
Alcano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byrne is trying is best to control the position here.
Byrne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alcano stops Byrne from standing up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is looking for a triangle but Alcano pushes his legs off easily.
Alcano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alcano is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrne has wrist control.
Byrne is trying to control the position but Alcano postures up.
Alcano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byrne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alcano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alcano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alcano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alcano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alcano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alcano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Byrne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alcano counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alcano cracks the inside of Byrne's front leg.
Byrne looks to throw a body kick
so Alcano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alcano stands and throws Byrne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Byrne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Byrne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alcano but great work by Byrne.
Alcano is trying to buck Byrne off.
Byrne tries to stand but Alcano is controlling his head.
Byrne staying calm.
Alcano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Byrne advances nicely into full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alcano is working to get back to half guard.
Byrne stands up from mount. Strange move.
Byrne tries to clinch but Alcano moves away
and Alcano counters with a nice leg kick.
Byrne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JP Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Byrne.
Byrne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byrne misses with a takedown attempt
and Alcano counters with a single leg into guard. Byrne didn't expect that.
Byrne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alcano escapes and throws Byrne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alcano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Byrne stuffs the takedown attempt from Alcano. Alcano gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Byrne is predictable there
and Alcano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Alcano tries to work over Byrne's front leg with a kick but Byrne checks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byrne misses with a takedown attempt
and Alcano counters with a head kick. That will keep Byrne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alcano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byrne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alcano counters with a shoot takedown. Byrne fights it but they end up in 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.
Byrne looking for a sweep. Not yet Byrne, not yet.
Byrne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alcano pushes down on Byrne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byrne wants to improve his position but Alcano is controlling well.
Alcano seems to be looking for submissions.
Alcano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byrne won't allow Alcano to pass to mount.
Byrne actively working from the bottom here.
Byrne wants to improve his position but Alcano is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byrne wants to control but Alcano is keeping busy.
Alcano is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Byrne looks to clinch
and Alcano counters with a good low kick that Byrne was not able to check.
Alcano throws an overhand right that lands on Byrne's shoulder, as Byrne tries to avoid the shot.
Byrne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alcano counters with a head kick.
Byrne shoots and misses
and Alcano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Byrne's guard now.
Byrne keeping full guard, as Alcano tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byrne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alcano trying to control but Byrne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Alcano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Alcano shoots in for a takedown but Byrne shows good takedown defense.
Alcano stuns Byrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alcano scores with a decent looking hook.
Alcano gets the takedown into side control.
Alcano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrne keeps working.
Alcano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byrne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byrne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alcano is pressing down on Byrne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byrne is holding on for now.
Alcano is working for a submission of some sort.
Byrne is breathing heavily.
Alcano prevents Byrne from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne is trying to maintain the position but Alcano is very close to passing his half guard.
Byrne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alcano.
Byrne trying to hold on to Alcano's head to control him but Alcano postures up.
Alcano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alcano is looking to take a break and control but Byrne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Byrne misses with a takedown attempt
and Alcano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Byrne's guard now.
Alcano advances to half guard.
Byrne wants to get back to his feet.
Byrne looking for submissions off his back.
Byrne gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne trying to strike off his back.
Alcano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Byrne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Byrne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Byrne!
Byrne is looking to take a break and control but Alcano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alcano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alcano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byrne is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alcano has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Byrne is looking to defend but Alcano has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Byrne! Alcano pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Byrne taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). JP Alcano!
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