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AFTERBIRTH PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ty Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Lynch forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch 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.
Lynch is trying to trip Tyson. He has hold of a leg but Tyson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lynch persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lynch won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynch on the ground.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Lynch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tyson striking off his back but it's not causing Lynch any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Tyson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Lynch sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Lynch takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lynch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lynch'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.
Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lynch can't get the takedown.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch manages to pull guard.
Lynch controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Lynch blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Tyson pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Tyson pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Lynch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lynch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Lynch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tyson tries to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyson is surviving well by controlling Lynch's body position as best he can.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Lynch's attempts to control the action.
Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyson is surviving well by controlling Lynch's body position as best he can.
Lynch looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson wants to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Tyson has given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynch working for a choke but Tyson is defending well.
Lynch is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Tyson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Lynch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy The Poodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Barger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy The Poodle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Tommy The Poodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, London Barger!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Poodle moves in looking to clinch but Barger pushes him off.
Barger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Poodle clinches.
Barger is looking to break free of the clinch but The Poodle has double underhooks.
The Poodle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barger has had enough of the clinch but The Poodle keeps him there for the moment.
Barger wants to get back to striking at distance but The Poodle won't allow it.
Barger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Poodle slows down the pace here.
Barger tries to break the clinch but The Poodle is controlling the position.
The Poodle lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like London Barger has been cut.
Nice body punch from The Poodle.
The Poodle lands a shoulder strike.
The Poodle lands a body shot.
Barger looks gassed!
Barger tries to break the clinch but The Poodle is controlling the position.
A short right from The Poodle.
Barger pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Poodle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barger keeping full guard, as The Poodle tries to pass.
The Poodle postures up in Barger's guard and throws a big left but Barger blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Poodle postures up in Barger's guard and throws a big left but Barger blocks it.
The Poodle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Poodle throws a nice looking combination but Barger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Poodle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Poodle tries to clinch up.
The Poodle throws a left that rocks Barger and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Poodle dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Barger regain composure!
Barger is rocked!
The Poodle 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.
The Poodle lands a strong strike to the head of Barger. That's dazed him! The Poodle looking to finish here. Barger is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - The Poodle lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy The Poodle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragna Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragna Kisaragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Carlton!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisaragi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carlton at a distance.
Carlton drops Kisaragi with a left right combo! Carlton follows him down to the ground into side control.
Kisaragi is rocked!
It looks like Ragna Kisaragi has been cut.
Carlton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Kisaragi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlton working away.
Kisaragi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kisaragi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
Carlton wants to control but Kisaragi is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kisaragi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kisaragi tries to get to full guard but Carlton has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlton walks into a stiff left hand from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi thuds his right hand into Carlton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kisaragi dips to his left and cracks Carlton with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Carlton there.
Carlton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisaragi.
Carlton throws a series of punches but Kisaragi moves out of range.
Carlton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlton being controlled here, momentarily.
Carlton has his foot on Kisaragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kisaragi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton controls Kisaragi momentarily but Kisaragi frees himself.
Carlton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kisaragi is now in half guard.
Carlton wants to control but Kisaragi is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kisaragi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kisaragi controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisaragi lands with a punch from half guard.
Carlton gets full guard.
Kisaragi wants to control from the top but Carlton keeps moving.
Carlton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carlton keeping moving, preventing Kisaragi from controlling successfully.
Carlton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kisaragi controls the pace.
Carlton looking to control.
Kisaragi wants to stand but Carlton is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Carlton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kisaragi is defending well. Carlton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kisaragi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Carlton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie Carlton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Janari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tendai Mtariwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janari comes to the cage accompanied by Airbourne - Let's Ride. Tendai Mtariwa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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, Hendo Janari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tendai Mtariwa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mtariwa cracks Janari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Janari misses with a series of wild punches.
Janari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Janari and Mtariwa goes tumbling to the canvas! Janari follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mtariwa is rocked!
Mtariwa tries to roll over but Janari keeps him under control.
Mtariwa is still in real trouble! Can Janari finish him?
Janari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mtariwa's head.
Mtariwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mtariwa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mtariwa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mtariwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mtariwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Mtariwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mtariwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Janari throws a series of punches but Mtariwa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mtariwa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Janari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Janari throws a right hand that Mtariwa ducks under and follows up with a left that Mtariwa also avoids with ease.
Janari drops Mtariwa with a beautiful combination! Mtariwa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Janari is looking for the KO!
Janari lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mtariwa falls backwards - clearly groggy! Janari dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendo Janari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Vipunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Bubba McFly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bubba McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antero Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly shoots in but Vipunen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McFly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McFly wants to take a breather but Vipunen is having none of it.
McFly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vipunen is trying to control but can't.
McFly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen is not content to let McFly control the position.
McFly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vipunen trying to control here.
McFly lands strikes from half guard.
McFly trying to mount his opponent but Vipunen defends it.
McFly lands strikes from half 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.
Vipunen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
McFly lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McFly with shots to the head and body - Vipunen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vipunen throwing hammer fists to the chest of McFly. What's that going to do exactly?
McFly in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McFly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vipunen is rocked!
McFly with good strikes from the mount here!
Vipunen is still in real trouble! Can McFly finish him?
McFly lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McFly landing strikes from the mount and Vipunen is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vipunen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vipunen is trying to escape the mount.
McFly controlling his opponent.
Vipunen seems to have recovered his senses.
McFly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McFly with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly avoids the attempt from Vipunen to control.
McFly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McFly prevents Vipunen from getting the reversal.
McFly in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McFly content just to control the position here.
McFly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McFly looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McFly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vipunen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McFly landing strikes from the mount.
McFly avoids the attempt from Vipunen to control.
McFly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vipunen's face.
McFly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! McFly connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen is squirming around, avoiding McFly's attempts to control the action.
McFly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vipunen?
McFly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McFly breaks from Vipunen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McFly lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for McFly! Vipunen is hurt baaadly! McFly is firing away with more strikes - Vipunen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bubba McFly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexan Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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311 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dexan Donk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kerry King!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk walks into a straight right hand from King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a hook to the side of Donk's head but Donk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk wants to clinch.
Donk tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Donk keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donk is countered with a crisp right hand from King that sends him to the canvas! King follows him to the mat into side control.
Donk regains half guard.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Donk tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Donk gets full guard.
King wants to stand but Donk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Donk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King closes the distance but Donk moves to the side
and Donk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Donk goes down! Can King finish him!?
Donk is rocked!
Donk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donk is breathing heavily.
King is looking to stand up but Donk won't let him.
Donk is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Donk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King avoiding damage.
King blocks an elbow strike from Donk.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from King.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Donk tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King works on Donk's body with a couple of short punches.
King digs a right hand into Donk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donk's gas tank.
Donk tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Donk.
Donk lands a damaging elbow.
Donk lands a nice knee to the body.
Donk tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Donk drops back down to his feet.
King tries to throw a body punch but Donk avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Donk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donk misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donk is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Donk into the cage.
Donk tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Donk drops back down to his feet.
Donk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Donk looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King tries to stall but Donk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donk has King pressed against the cage.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donk.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donk or not.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands a body shot.
Donk is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Donk into the cage.
Donk blocks an uppercut.
Donk jumps guard.
Donk working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Donk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for King!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! King has his hands clasped together but Donk breaks the hold and King is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Donk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexan Donk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bas Severn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Severn but Severn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Severn digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Severn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Severn lands a big shot that drops Johnson! Can he finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Robert Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Severn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Severn has control of the leg.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Severn gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Severn throws a pinpoint strike between Johnson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Johnson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Severn scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bas Severn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshmallow Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Desirkui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshmallow Bunny had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshmallow Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aku Desirkui!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desirkui closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Desirkui lands in his opponent's guard.
Desirkui wants to stand but Bunny has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bunny controls Desirkui momentarily but Desirkui frees himself.
Bunny throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bunny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desirkui is one step ahead there.
Desirkui drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bunny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Desirkui has Bunny in his guard.
Desirkui is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunny is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Desirkui looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Desirkui looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Desirkui!
Desirkui stands up and beckons Bunny to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desirkui feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bunny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desirkui manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bunny moves nicely into side control.
Bunny lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Desirkui down.
Bunny scoring with punches and elbows.
Bunny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bunny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bunny scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desirkui is trying to get back to half guard.
Bunny scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bunny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desirkui keeps working.
Desirkui can't do much from the bottom here.
Bunny lands a nice forearm strike.
Desirkui tries to improve position but can't.
Desirkui misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desirkui tries to improve position but can't.
Desirkui looks gassed!
Desirkui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bunny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunny wants to control but Desirkui is keeping him busy.
Bunny lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bunny looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Desirkui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunny working the head and body with strikes.
Desirkui tries to get to full guard but Bunny has control of the leg.
Bunny stalling.
Desirkui is not content to let Bunny control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desirkui won't allow Bunny to pass to mount.
Desirkui tries to kick Bunny off but Bunny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bunny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desirkui turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bunny gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Desirkui passes into side control, despite Bunny's attempt to control the position.
Bunny tries to bench press Desirkui off him but Desirkui keeps the position.
Bunny wants to control but Desirkui postures up.
Bunny taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Desirkui postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Desirkui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunny keeps working.
Bunny is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Desirkui misses.
Desirkui fails with the takedown
and Bunny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Desirkui won't be happy with that.
Bunny looks up at the clock and then as Desirkui takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bunny smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Desirkui takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bunny scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bunny advances nicely into full mount.
Desirkui working to try and regain half guard.
Bunny in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bunny with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bunny working for a submission but Desirkui is keeping him at bay.
Desirkui swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bunny landing strikes from the mount.
Bunny is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bunny landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunny controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bunny unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Desirkui wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bunny celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshmallow Bunny!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Giant Khan Entrance as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giant Khan!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Stakanu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Khan wants to improve his position but Stakanu is controlling well.
Khan won't allow Stakanu to pass to mount.
Khan pushes Stakanu off looking to stand but Stakanu dives back in and keeps control.
Stakanu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stakanu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stakanu seems to be working for a kimura but Khan defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stakanu to get the leverage.
Stakanu is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stakanu to get the leverage.
Khan pushes Stakanu off looking to stand but Stakanu dives back in and keeps control.
Stakanu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stakanu works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stakanu looking to secure an arm triangle but Khan defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stakanu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Khan is on top in guard.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Stakanu looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stakanu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan stays in close to Stakanu's body and controls the position.
Khan wanted to stand there but Stakanu had control of the position.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khan is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Stakanu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stakanu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Khan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stakanu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Khan's back instead.
Stakanu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stakanu gets his way!
Stakanu gets his hands free as Khan looks to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Stakanu gets his hands free as Khan looks to control.
Khan showing good submission defense here.
Stakanu is looking for the choke from the back position but Khan is controlling his hands well.
Khan tries to escape the position.
Khan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stakanu.
Khan trying to control the hands but Stakanu breaks the grip.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stakanu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Khan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stakanu.
Stakanu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stakanu not allowing Khan to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Khan wants to control his opponent's hands but Stakanu gets his hands free.
Stakanu has got his arm under Khan's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Khan has spun round into Stakanu's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Khan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stakanu is proving hard to escape from.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stakanu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stakanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stakanu has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stakanu being controlled here, momentarily.
Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stakanu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khan 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 Stakanu.
Stakanu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiranuka Stakanu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stakanu looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakanu fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiranuka Stakanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Stakanu shoots for a double leg takedown but Khan sprawls well. He's pushed Stakanu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stakanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Stakanu persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Stakanu looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Stakanu shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stakanu misses the jab.
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.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Stakanu looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Stakanu shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stakanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Stakanu persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stakanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stakanu looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stakanu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stakanu is working for a guillotine from mount but Khan frees his head quite easily.
Khan stops Stakanu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stakanu is working for a guillotine from mount but Khan frees his head quite easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khan prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
Khan stops Stakanu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Khan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stakanu working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up.
Khan tries to hold on but Stakanu postures up.
Hiranuka Stakanu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan tries to lock up and control but Stakanu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stakanu 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.
Stakanu trying to pass the guard but Khan defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giant Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan avoids the body shot from Stakanu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stakanu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiranuka Stakanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stakanu looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Stakanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Stakanu persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Stakanu tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stakanu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Stakanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Stakanu or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan which made him look bad.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stakanu misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stakanu is looking to wear down Khan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stakanu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Stakanu misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Stakanu shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's eight 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.
Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stakanu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stakanu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stakanu won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Khan has control of Stakanu's left arm, preventing Stakanu from doing any damage.
Khan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stakanu 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.
Stakanu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khan!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hiranuka Stakanu!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Hiranuka Stakanu!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Hiranuka Stakanu!
Hiranuka Stakanu wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Somebodies Going Get Hit- 3 6 Mafia. Vahaber has chosen Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that DJ Sanchez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily DJ Sanchez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
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190 cm
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ara Vahaber!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vahaber lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vahaber lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Vahaber does it's job there.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Vahaber's guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vahaber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Vahaber has wrist control.
Vahaber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vahaber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vahaber has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Vahaber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vahaber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vahaber keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Vahaber tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vahaber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vahaber as he jumps to the side.
Vahaber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Vahaber sprawls well.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vahaber lands a with a good body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Vahaber circles away and keeps his distance.
Vahaber scores with a jab.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vahaber circles away.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vahaber lands a body shot.
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!
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Vahaber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Vahaber, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Vahaber against the cage but Vahaber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vahaber which made him look bad.
Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
DJ Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vahaber.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vahaber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Vahaber as Sanchez shoots in.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vahaber as he jumps to the side.
Vahaber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with an uppercut from hell and Sanchez crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vahaber's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Sanchez is rocked!
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!
Vahaber controlling from the top position.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vahaber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vahaber pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Vahaber not doing much here.
Vahaber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vahaber thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber working the head and body with strikes.
Vahaber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vahaber is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Vahaber is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
That's eight 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.
Vahaber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vahaber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vahaber wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Vahaber controlling from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber 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.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Vahaber tries to pass.
Vahaber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanchez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vahaber trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vahaber connects with a jab.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vahaber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vahaber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Vahaber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vahaber as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Vahaber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez has gone for a leg lock! Vahaber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanchez's guard.
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!
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Vahaber controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Vahaber advances position into side control!
Vahaber tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vahaber creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanchez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sanchez looking for a sweep but Vahaber has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Vahaber is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Vahaber has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vahaber is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vahaber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vahaber.
Vahaber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Vahaber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vahaber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vahaber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vahaber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vahaber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vahaber lands with a punch from half guard.
Vahaber prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
That's six 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.
Vahaber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Vahaber defends easily.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Vahaber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is not content to let Vahaber control the position.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight 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.
Vahaber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown.
DJ Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Vahaber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.
Vahaber lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Vahaber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vahaber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vahaber swivels and escapes.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Vahaber sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Vahaber as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vahaber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vahaber's waist but Vahaber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Vahaber works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vahaber which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Vahaber sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vahaber lands with a shot to the body.
Vahaber jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vahaber swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Vahaber.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vahaber but Vahaber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vahaber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Vahaber throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sanchez stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vahaber follows into mount!
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Vahaber maintains control.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vahaber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Vahaber maintains control.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez tries to improve his position but instead Vahaber has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vahaber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Vahaber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanchez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanchez for a finish.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vahaber's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Vahaber lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Vahaber landing shots from mount.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Vahaber has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vahaber dominating with strikes here.
Vahaber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Vahaber lands a heavy elbow.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Vahaber defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahaber stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Vahaber trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Vahaber wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Vahaber defends easily.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
DJ Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's six 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.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Vahaber defends it easily.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vahaber 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.
Vahaber passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Vahaber has passed to side control!
Sanchez tries to bench press Vahaber off him but Vahaber keeps the position.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Vahaber prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Vahaber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Vahaber has control of the leg.
Vahaber trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
That's eight 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.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vahaber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vahaber is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Vahaber sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez scores a takedown into full mount!
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Vahaber is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Sanchez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sanchez goes for an armbar but Vahaber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vahaber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vahaber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vahaber which made him look bad.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vahaber as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vahaber jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Vahaber sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Vahaber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vahaber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Vahaber throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Vahaber digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Vahaber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Vahaber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Vahaber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vahaber cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Vahaber with a jab.
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!
Vahaber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ara Vahaber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Vahaber. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Vahaber.
Vahaber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vahaber's waist but Vahaber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vahaber lands a body shot.
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Vahaber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez shoots in but Vahaber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Vahaber sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vahaber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vahaber is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vahaber prevents Sanchez from improving position.
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.
Sanchez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vahaber is trying to escape and Sanchez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vahaber is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanchez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Sanchez!
DJ Sanchez retains his heavyweight title!
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