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CHOKE Evolve Tour Vol. 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chips Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chips Salsa 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asaki Hioko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chips Salsa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hioko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hioko scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Hioko finds it's target.
Hioko scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salsa tries to clinch but Hioko moves out of range.
Hioko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Chips Salsa has been cut.
Salsa looks gassed!
Hioko lands with a big left! Salsa is wobbled badly! Hioko comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Salsa to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Asaki Hioko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Colton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Colton 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LaVern Shirley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trent Colton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton shoots in for a double leg but Shirley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colton.
Colton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shirley.
Colton looks gassed!
Shirley gets a takedown into 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!
Shirley controlling the action here.
Shirley drops an elbow to the side of Colton's head.
Shirley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shirley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shirley looking to secure an arm triangle but Colton defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley controlling his opponent.
Shirley raining down shots from the mount!
Colton is bucking up trying to escape but Shirley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Colton is in a horrible position here. Shirley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shirley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Colton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shirley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Colton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shirley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Colton hang on?
Shirley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Shirley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shirley scoring with strikes but Colton is staying in there.
Shirley content just to control the position here.
Shirley prevents Colton from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley controlling from mount.
The referee warns Colton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shirley lands a big shot there that rocks Colton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shirley working the ground and pound effectively.
Colton is rocked!
Shirley throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Colton has his hands clasped together but Shirley breaks the hold and Colton is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shirley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LaVern Shirley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troll Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antonio Ninja has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troll Skog!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ninja.
Ninja misses with a head kick.
Ninja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ninja being controlled here, momentarily.
Skog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skog content to stall in guard here.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Skog manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skog in particular looking to stall.
Skog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ninja is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Ninja is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Ninja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skog controlling from mount.
Skog looking to control but Ninja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ninja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ninja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skog controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ninja tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skog forces the positional change into back control.
Ninja just trying to survive but Skog is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Skog lands strikes to the head.
Ninja defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Skog is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ninja is defending well though. Skog let's go of the attempt for now.
Skog looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good control from Skog.
Ninja trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Skog struggling to land strikes to the head as Ninja covers up.
Skog controlling well, preventing Ninja from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog controlling from the back.
Skog is persistently looking for the submission but Ninja is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troll Skog dominated that round.
That's time! Ninja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skog 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.
Ninja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skog prevents Ninja from getting back to his feet.
Skog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skog trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Skog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Ninja is trying to control the position but Skog postures up.
Skog is stalling in the full guard.
Skog is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja wants to stand up but Skog is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Ninja.
Skog avoids a kick to the body.
Skog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skog wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
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.
Skog sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skog trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Skog is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skog pushes down on Ninja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja defends it well.
Skog looks to land a strike but Ninja avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looking for a guillotine here but Skog defends easily.
Ninja wants to stand but Skog is controlling the position.
Skog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skog postures up.
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.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skog is controlling him.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Skog tries to pass.
Skog trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog seems to be working for a kimura but Ninja defends the submission attempt.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troll Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ninja throws a sloppy head kick and Skog moves out of range easily.
Ninja tries a head kick but it misses.
Skog closes the distance and clinches.
Ninja blocks an elbow strike.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Skog manages to get underhooks.
Skog successfully pulls guard.
Skog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja stands up and waves to Skog to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja motions for Skog to come forward. Ninja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja throws a head kick but Skog moves out of range.
Antonio Ninja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skog scores with a takedown into Ninja's guard.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skog is controlling him.
Ninja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skog tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skog wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Skog pushing down on Ninja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja is staying active underneath Skog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skog is working for a submission of some sort.
Skog trying to pass the guard but Ninja defending well.
Antonio Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ninja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skog. Skog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Ninja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ninja.
Skog gets a takedown into half guard.
Skog trying to control from half guard but Ninja is working away.
Ninja moves into full guard.
Troll Skog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skog controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troll Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skog winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troll Skog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muay Plata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plata's entrance music is Creeping Death. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rios's choice of entrance music: Their Law . Tyson Rios has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muay Plata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Rios!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rios misses with a takedown attempt - Plata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rios closes the distance and clinches up with Plata, looking for a takedown. Rios pushes Plata against the ropes but Plata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rios shoots for a double leg takedown but Plata sprawls well. He's pushed Rios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muay Plata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Rios.
Rios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plata pinned against the cage. Plata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Plata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Plata.
A jab from Plata does it's job there.
It looks like Tyson Rios has been cut.
Plata scores with the left hand. Rios knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rios.
Plata jabs at Rios's body.
Rios looks gassed!
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!
Rios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plata.
Rios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plata but Plata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios has a takedown stuffed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Plata.
Plata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios is trying desperately to land a takedown but Plata is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rios.
Plata lands with a hook. Rios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rios takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plata tries a head kick but it misses.
Plata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plata throws a big shot that misses.
Plata lands a right hook to the body.
Plata misses with a wild combination.
Plata misses with a head kick.
Plata misses with a body shot.
Rios looks for a takedown but Plata sprawls well.
Plata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Plata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plata is looking to land body kicks.
Plata throws a head kick that misses.
Rios throws a combination that misses
and Plata counters with a series of strikes. Rios will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plata counters with a thumping low kick.
Plata tries a head kick but it misses.
Plata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Plata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plata tests Rios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Plata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Rios's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plata's corner calls for a 1-2. Plata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plata misses with a kick to the body.
Rios shoots and misses
and Plata counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rios avoids the head kick by Plata.
Muay Plata is winning the standup battle so far.
Rios shoots in but no luck this time.
Rios fails with the takedown
and Plata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muay Plata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Rios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rios 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.
Rios blocks a head kick by Plata.
Plata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Plata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rios takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Muay Plata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plata throws a hook but Rios blocks it.
Rios sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Plata connects with a body shot.
Plata with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plata throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios misses with a takedown attempt
and Plata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rios really felt that one!
Rios gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Plata throws a right and a left that Rios avoids nicely.
Rios doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Plata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muay Plata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rios counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios swings around for an armbar but Plata sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rios's guard.
Rios thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Plata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Rios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Plata passes into side control.
Rios is trying to improve his position.
Plata wants to stand but Rios is controlling his arm.
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.
Rios struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rios manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rios tries to get to full guard but Plata has control of the leg.
Rios manages to get to full guard.
Rios looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Plata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Rios's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plata as he avoids it easily.
Rios gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plata counters with a nice leg kick.
Rios lunges at Plata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plata's hand.
Plata tries to land a front kick but Rios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyson Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios shoots in looking for a takedown. Plata tries to sprawl out of it but Rios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Plata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muay Plata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Rios.
Plata goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Plata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios shoots in looking for a takedown. Plata tries to sprawl out of it but Rios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Plata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rios's head.
A head kick misses from Plata.
Rios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plata is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rios asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rios in side control, throwing shots but Plata defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plata, who protects the arm well.
Plata is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rios asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plata wants to get back to his feet.
Rios lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rios wants to control but Plata is keeping him busy.
Plata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rios fails with the takedown
and Plata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Plata lands a head kick!
Rios tries for a takedown but Plata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson Rios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plata misses with a few strikes there.
Rios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rios takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Muay Plata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Rios misses
and Plata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muay Plata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Plata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the ring accompanied by Diablo - The Preacher. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ondoy but Ondoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ondoy scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ondoy sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Ondoy misses the shot to the body.
Ondoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ondoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton walks into a jab.
It looks like Isac Newton has been cut.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Ondoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Ondoy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ondoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ondoy takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ondoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ondoy scores with a shot to the body.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Ondoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ondoy but Ondoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ondoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Ondoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ondoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ondoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Ondoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ondoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ondoy misses with a wild body shot.
Ondoy takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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.
Newton tries for a takedown but Ondoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ondoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Ondoy looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ondoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newton.
Isac Newton's cut is getting worse.
Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Ondoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ondoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepeng Ondoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isac Newton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ondoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Ondoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Newton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ondoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Isac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ondoy takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to de liver by Ondoy. Beautiful body shot.
Ondoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Newton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ondoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ondoy swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Ondoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Ondoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ondoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ondoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ondoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newton rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Ondoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ondoy connects with a body shot.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ondoy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ondoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Ondoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Ondoy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ondoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ondoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Ondoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ondoy.
Newton looks for a takedown but Ondoy sprawls well.
Ondoy scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ondoy sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ondoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ondoy throws a nice looking combination but Newton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ondoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ondoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ondoy lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Isac Newton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ondoy takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Pepeng Ondoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ondoy digs a good hook to Newton's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ondoy throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondoy throws a combination. Newton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepeng Ondoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isac Newton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ondoy misses with a wild body shot.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Ondoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Ondoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ondoy connects with a crisp jab.
Ondoy misses the shot to the body.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ondoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Ondoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Ondoy, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Ondoy against the ropes but Ondoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ondoy lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Newton avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ondoy.
Ondoy misses with a wild body shot.
Ondoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newton walks into a jab.
Jeez, Isac Newton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Ondoy shows good takedown defense.
Ondoy throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
Ondoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ondoy swinging wilding here.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Ondoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ondoy swivels and escapes.
Ondoy misses the shot to the body.
Newton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ondoy swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ondoy circles away.
Isac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ondoy with a nice cross.
Ondoy misses with an uppercut.
Ondoy misses with the combination.
Newton fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ondoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Ondoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ondoy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Ondoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Isac Newton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pepeng Ondoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Adeeos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (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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22
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klaus Adeeos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamatso misses with a low kick.
Adeeos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adeeos shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamatso tries to sprawl out of it but Adeeos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tamatso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adeeos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamatso.
Tamatso looks to land a left hand but Adeeos moved out of range nicely.
Tamatso tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamatso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adeeos shoots in for a takedown but Tamatso shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Adeeos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamatso lands with a kick to the temple. Adeeos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Klaus Adeeos has been cut.
Tamatso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamatso lands a left and a right that sends Adeeos crashing to the canvas! Tamatso dives into mount looking to finish!
Adeeos is rocked!
Adeeos working to try and regain half guard.
Adeeos is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tamatso has taken his back.
Adeeos tries to break free.
Tamatso is not going to allow Adeeos to sit and survive in this position.
Adeeos breaks Tamatso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tamatso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeeos wants to control from the top but Tamatso keeps moving.
Adeeos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamatso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso pulls Adeeos in to control the position.
Tamatso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tamatso misses with an uppercut. Adeeos saw that one coming.
Adeeos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adeeos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adeeos lands in his opponent's guard.
Tamatso looking to control.
Adeeos stands up out of Tamatso's guard for a moment - Tamatso manages to land a nice upkick.
Tamatso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tamatso is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tamatso scoring with punches and elbows.
Adeeos is letting Tamatso control him for a moment.
Tamatso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamatso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adeeos is looking to regain half guard here but Tamatso keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamatso trying to control the action but Adeeos is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeeos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamatso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tamatso takes a little break here. Adeeos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Tamatso trying to control the action but Adeeos is working from the bottom.
Adeeos is looking to regain half guard here but Tamatso keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adeeos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Adeeos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tamatso throws a series of punches but Adeeos avoids them all with ease.
Tamatso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tamatso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tamatso works his way into side control.
Tamatso lands a nice forearm strike.
Adeeos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamatso off and has taken his back!
Adeeos looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tamatso is controlling Adeeos 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tamatso trying to control but Adeeos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeeos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tamatso passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamatso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tamatso trying to mount his opponent but Adeeos defends it.
Tamatso trying to control from half guard but Adeeos is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamatso wants to pass the guard but Adeeos is defending well.
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.
Adeeos tries to roll over but Tamatso keeps him under control.
Adeeos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tamatso pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tamatso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tamatso tries to clinch up but Adeeos circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamatso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tamatso lands in his opponent's guard.
Tamatso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeeos is trying to hold Tamatso in close to prevent damage but Tamatso has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamatso moves nicely into side control.
Tamatso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamatso working the ground and pound.
Tamatso wants to control but Adeeos is keeping him busy.
Adeeos is looking to reverse the position.
Tamatso works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tamatso staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeeos is trying to control Tamatso's posture but Tamatso avoids it.
Adeeos is looking for a sweep.
Tamatso is looking to take a break and control but Adeeos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adeeos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tamatso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus Adeeos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Adeeos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamatso throws a body punch but Adeeos moves out of range.
Adeeos has his takedown stuffed
and Tamatso counters with a single leg into guard. Adeeos didn't expect that.
Tamatso tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeeos is retaining full guard.
Tamatso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adeeos's head.
Adeeos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeeos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adeeos is looking for a triangle here but Tamatso uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adeeos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adeeos is looking for a sweep.
Adeeos is letting Tamatso control him for a moment.
Tamatso wants to take a breather but Adeeos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tamatso.
Tamatso won't allow Adeeos to sweep him here.
Adeeos can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamatso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adeeos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tamatso is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Adeeos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshida Satoru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Krueger is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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20
186 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Satoru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satoru looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krueger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Satoru looking to pass the guard.
Krueger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Satoru is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Krueger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Satoru's back instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Krueger keeps control of the position as Satoru tries to break free.
Satoru trying to control but not successfully.
Satoru defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krueger's arms.
Satoru wants to escape the position.
Satoru trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger doesn't have the hooks in and Satoru manages to turn into his guard.
Satoru pushing down on Krueger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Satoru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krueger defends it well.
Krueger looking for submissions off his back.
Satoru is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krueger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Satoru.
Satoru is breathing heavily.
Satoru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krueger tries to roll over but Satoru keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krueger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Satoru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krueger keeps working.
Krueger wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Satoru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Satoru!
It looks like Freddy Krueger has been cut.
Satoru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Satoru is looking for a kimura but Krueger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Satoru to get the leverage.
Satoru is looking for a kimura here.
Krueger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satoru is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Krueger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Satoru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krueger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krueger looking for submissions off his back.
Krueger is trying to escape back to his feet but Satoru uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krueger is looking for a sweep.
Satoru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Satoru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krueger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Satoru asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krueger being controlled for a moment.
Satoru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Satoru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Krueger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Satoru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Krueger looks to land a combination but Satoru avoids it well.
Krueger gets caught flat footed, as Satoru shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Satoru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Satoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satoru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Satoru wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
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.
Satoru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krueger is keeping the position for now.
Satoru wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krueger holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Satoru from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Satoru.
Satoru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Satoru lands in his opponent's guard.
Satoru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Satoru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Satoru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krueger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Satoru trying to control but Krueger is working from the bottom.
Krueger working for submissions but it's allowed Satoru to get to half guard.
Krueger is looking for a sweep. Satoru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Satoru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Satoru passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satoru trying to control but Krueger is having none of it.
Krueger tries to lock up and control but Satoru gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Satoru wants to take Krueger's back here but Krueger is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Yoshida Satoru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satoru looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Krueger is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Satoru moves to back control.
Krueger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Satoru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Satoru is trying to stick to Krueger's back but Krueger is turning into Satoru. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Satoru's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krueger.
Krueger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Satoru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krueger tries to stand but Satoru is controlling from the bottom.
Krueger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satoru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krueger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Satoru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Krueger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Satoru closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krueger to the mat! Krueger manages to get full guard.
Krueger has his foot on Satoru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satoru works his way back into a safe position though.
Satoru advances to half guard.
Satoru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Satoru seems to be working for a kimura but Krueger defends the submission attempt.
Krueger is refusing to be controlled, as Satoru sits in half guard.
Krueger tries to roll over but Satoru keeps him under control.
Krueger wants to sweep but Satoru has passed to side control!
Satoru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Satoru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger prevents Satoru from improving position.
Krueger is trying to improve his position.
Satoru has hold of Krueger's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Krueger seems comfortable defending it but Satoru has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Krueger is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Krueger is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Satoru couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshida Satoru!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greer Morimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Geerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greer Morimune could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davy Geerts's chin.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greer Morimune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Geerts!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morimune closes the distance and clinches up with Geerts, looking for a takedown. Morimune pushes Geerts against the ropes but Geerts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morimune takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geerts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morimune can pounce on him.
Geerts misses with a double jab.
Morimune tries to move into range but Geerts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morimune is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geerts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Morimune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Morimune.
Morimune seems to have got his legs back now.
Geerts misses with a series of wild punches.
Morimune fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morimune slips a jab from Geerts.
Greer Morimune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morimune throws a head kick that misses.
Geerts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morimune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morimune throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geerts avoids the head kick by Morimune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Geerts finds it's way through Morimune's defenses.
A slow jab from Geerts misses its intended target.
Morimune dodges the punch combination from Geerts.
Geerts sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Morimune's defenses. It connects perfectly with Morimune's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davy Geerts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoki Kurinoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi comes into the arena with Andrea Bocelli- Time to Say Goodbye blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoki Kurinoshi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurinoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Kurinoshi gets a clinch.
Kurinoshi pulls guard effortlessly.
Kurinoshi keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Kurinoshi has his foot on Musashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurinoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurinoshi keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi passes Kurinoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Musashi is looking for a kimura but Kurinoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Musashi to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi passes to side control.
Musashi is trying to move to mount but Kurinoshi reverses beautifully and ends up in Musashi's guard.
Kurinoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musashi has his foot on Kurinoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurinoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Musashi is breathing heavily.
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurinoshi wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Musashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Musashi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kurinoshi escapes and throws Musashi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kurinoshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Musashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kurinoshi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurinoshi trying to mount his opponent but Musashi defends it.
Kurinoshi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kurinoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurinoshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Musashi. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Kurinoshi ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Kurinoshi avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurinoshi has time to react.
Kurinoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Kurinoshi's shoulder, as Kurinoshi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurinoshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Musashi stuns Kurinoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurinoshi tries to clinch but Musashi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurinoshi.
Kurinoshi decides to stand back up. Kurinoshi steps back and let's Musashi get back to his feet.
Kurinoshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Musashi swivels and escapes.
Kurinoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Musashi circles away.
Kurinoshi wants to clinch.
Kurinoshi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Musashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurinoshi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurinoshi as he jumps to the side.
Musashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Musashi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Musashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kurinoshi wants to control but Musashi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurinoshi regains half guard.
Musashi works his way into side control.
Musashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Musashi lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Musashi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kurinoshi moves in looking to clinch but Musashi pushes him off.
Musashi throws a body punch but Kurinoshi moves out of range.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurinoshi.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurinoshi moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurinoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurinoshi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Musashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kurinoshi's guard.
Musashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Musashi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kurinoshi has recovered full guard.
Kurinoshi keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Musashi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kurinoshi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Musashi is looking to defend but Kurinoshi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Musashi! Kurinoshi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Musashi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoki Kurinoshi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stack comes to the ring accompanied by Deer Dance. Aaron Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Stack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stack throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Stack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Stack.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stack just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Good body shot from Stack.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Stack manages to get underhooks.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Stack misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Dan Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
A left hand lands to the body for Stack.
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Stack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stack has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A short right from Stack.
Stack misses with a body punch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie looks gassed!
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Stack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stack lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stack is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Stack circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Stack.
Stack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Aaron Gracie has been cut.
Stack throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Stack lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack wants to clinch.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Stack wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Stack tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Stack looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Stack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan Stack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Stack lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stack.
Stack misses with a punch to the body.
Stack is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Stack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Stack.
Stack is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stack misses with some punches.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stack is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stack prevents it.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stack scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stack has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Stack misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Stack.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Stack misses with some punches.
Stack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stack lands with a shot to the body.
Stack cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Dan Stack is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Stack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Stack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack trying to land knees to the body.
Stack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stack.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dan Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Stack.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack pushes Gracie back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Stack.
Stack lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
Stack misses with the head strike.
Stack working aggressively here.
Stack scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Stack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie tries for a takedown but Stack manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Stack.
A short right from Stack.
Stack throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stack lands an uppercut.
Stack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Stack tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Stack.
Nice body punch from Stack - that landed with a thud.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Stack manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Stack pushes Gracie back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stack tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stack working aggressively here.
Stack has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Stack.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stack missing with knees to the body.
Stack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stack.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stack tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Stack closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Stack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stack rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Stack back against the cage.
Stack digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stack tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack misses with a knee strike.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dan Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Stack lands an uppercut.
Stack scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stack scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Stack works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stack gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stack is pressed up against the ropes. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stack down to the mat. Stack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stack cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stack tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Stack rushes Gracie and presses him up against the ropes.
Stack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stack gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stack trying to land knees to the body.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Gracie is working for takedown but Stack is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stack lands a shot to the body.
Stack pushes Gracie back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dan Stack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stack stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Stack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Stack lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Stack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Stack tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stack moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stack throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Stack throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Stack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stack stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Dan Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Stack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack presses Gracie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stack presses Gracie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stack digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Dan Stack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stack trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Stack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack misses with a punch on the inside.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Stack manages to break the clinch.
Stack throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stack as he jumps to the side.
Stack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stack tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Stack misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Stack lands a jab to the head.
Stack stuffs the takedown.
Stack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stack wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Stack.
Dan Stack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie blocks a jab.
No joy there for Stack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stack, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Stack misses.
Gracie slips under a jab from Stack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch combination from Stack misses.
Stack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stack misses with a straight left.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Stack.
Stack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stack stuffs the takedown.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stack pinned against the cage. Stack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stack clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack had his way with Aaron Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stack wants to clinch.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Stack misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Stack sprawls well.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stack is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Stack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Stack defends the submission attempt.
Stack throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stack is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stack is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Stack tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stack thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Stack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Stack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aaron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stack moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dan Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Stack.
Nice body punch from Stack.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stack presses Gracie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stack presses Gracie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Stack.
Stack lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Stack as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stack has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stack tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Stack as the two fighters clinch.
Stack lands with a light punch inside.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack working aggressively here.
Stack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Dan Stack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Stack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Stack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:43
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stack!
Dan Stack retains his middleweight title!
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