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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armando Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichigo Kurosagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichigo Kurosagi 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichigo Kurosagi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurosagi off to one side.
Kurosagi shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurosagi is looking to improve his position.
Kurosagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kurosagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurosagi is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Kurosagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith passes Kurosagi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurosagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurosagi manages to get to full guard.
Kurosagi looks gassed!
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Kurosagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosagi working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith distracts Kurosagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Kurosagi is rocked!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kurosagi is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith loads up on a big left hand. Kurosagi felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Smith looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kurosagi can't hide his disappointment, as Smith celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armando Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asaki Hioko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin LaFleche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asaki Hioko!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hioko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFleche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hioko moves away.
Hioko misses with a looping right.
LaFleche keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaFleche tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hioko swivels and escapes.
Hioko thows a body shot but no joy.
LaFleche misses with a looping left.
Hioko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaFleche misses with a looping right.
Hioko thows a body shot but no joy.
Hioko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFleche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hioko thows a body shot but no joy.
Hioko tries to clinch but LaFleche moves out of range.
LaFleche misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from LaFleche misses the target.
Hioko just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asaki Hioko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleche drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LaFleche misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Hioko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LaFleche has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaFleche throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hioko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hioko looks like he's trying to stand up.
LaFleche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hioko's head.
LaFleche is trying to control the action in half guard but Hioko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LaFleche is looking to stall here but Hioko recovers full guard.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Hioko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hioko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaFleche.
LaFleche throws a shot from downtown. Hioko moves away and avoids it.
Hioko stuffs the takedown.
Hioko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaFleche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hioko.
Hioko scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Martin LaFleche has been cut.
Hioko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LaFleche ducks right into an uppercut from Hioko.
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!
LaFleche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hioko moves away.
Hioko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche shoots for a takedown but Hioko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin LaFleche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleche throws a solid leg kick but Hioko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaFleche.
Hioko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaFleche throws out the jab.
Hioko throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaFleche is breathing heavily.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Hioko.
LaFleche walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Hioko.
Hioko looks to land a right hand but LaFleche moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Hioko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hioko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LaFleche looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to de liver by Hioko. Beautiful body shot.
Hioko works LaFleche's body with a nice hook.
Hioko fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Hioko. Beautiful body shot.
Hioko lands the left hand.
A jab from Hioko finds it's way through LaFleche's defenses.
LaFleche takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hioko steps into range and cracks LaFleche with a monster punch that buckles his knees! LaFleche flops backwards and Hioko dives into his guard looking to finish!
LaFleche is rocked!
Martin LaFleche's cut is getting worse.
Hioko wants to stand but LaFleche has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hioko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaFleche trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Hioko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin LaFleche's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaFleche does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LaFleche takes one to the side of the head.
LaFleche misses with a looping right.
Hioko tries to clinch but LaFleche moves out of range.
Hioko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LaFleche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hioko connects with a crisp jab.
Hioko cracks a nice hook into LaFleche's ribs.
Hioko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hioko digs a good body shot into LaFleche's ribs.
Hioko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaFleche was well out of range. Poor timing from Hioko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick there by Hioko.
Hioko throws a body punch but LaFleche moves out of range.
Hioko rushes LaFleche and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hioko lands a shot to the body.
Hioko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hioko is leaning against LaFleche and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Hioko.
Hioko lands a body shot.
Hioko stalls.
Hioko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hioko has closed the distance and engaged LaFleche in a clinch.
Hioko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asaki Hioko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaFleche shoots in for a double leg but Hioko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hioko is looking to clinch.
Hioko cracks a nice hook into LaFleche's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hioko works LaFleche's body with a nice hook.
Hioko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin LaFleche's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hioko throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko lands with a straight right. LaFleche didn't see that one coming.
Hioko lands a nice looking body shot.
Hioko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaFleche was well out of range. Poor timing from Hioko.
Hioko swings for the body but LaFleche moves out of range.
Hioko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hioko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaFleche has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaFleche and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LaFleche closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaFleche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Hioko.
LaFleche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hioko.
Hioko lands a glancing blow to the side of LaFleche's head.
Jeez, Martin LaFleche's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hioko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hioko scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche avoids the body shot from Hioko.
Hioko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asaki Hioko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hioko connects with a right hand. LaFleche shakes it off.
Hioko cracks LaFleche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Oh LaFleche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Martin LaFleche's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Asaki Hioko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doug Wallaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdel Djeble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallaby comes into the arena with Europe - The Final Countdown blaring out of the sound system. Doug Wallaby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdel Djeble's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Wallaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdel Djeble!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallaby tries to bum rush Djeble with a series of wild strikes but Djeble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Djeble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallaby throws a series of punches but Djeble moves out of range.
Wallaby misses with an uppercut. Djeble saw that one coming.
Djeble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallaby swinging wilding here.
Djeble takes one on the button.
Wallaby lands with a right hand.
Wallaby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallaby tries to bum rush Djeble with a series of wild strikes but Djeble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Djeble wants to clinch.
Wallaby cracks Djeble with a good jab.
Djeble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallaby scores with a decent looking hook.
Djeble misses with a body shot.
Wallaby connects with a crisp jab.
Djeble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallaby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallaby throws a series of punches but Djeble avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djeble closes the distance and clinches up with Wallaby, looking for a takedown. Djeble pushes Wallaby against the ropes but Wallaby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallaby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Djeble drops his hands momentarily and Wallaby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Wallaby.
Wallaby scores with a one two! Djeble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Djeble is rocked!
Wallaby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Djeble counters with a nice leg kick.
Djeble is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallaby finish him?
Doug Wallaby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallaby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Djeble seems to have recovered his senses.
Djeble misses with a combination
enabling Wallaby to counter with a crisp jab.
Djeble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallaby misses with a straight left.
Wallaby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Djeble counters with a good low kick that Wallaby was not able to check.
Wallaby misses the jab.
Djeble closes the distance and clinches up with Wallaby, looking for a takedown. Djeble pushes Wallaby against the ropes but Wallaby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallaby swinging wilding here.
Wallaby connects with a right hand. Djeble shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallaby is breathing heavily.
Wallaby misses with a wild combination.
Djeble tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallaby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Djeble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Djeble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Djeble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doug Wallaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Djeble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallaby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Djeble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Djeble looks to land a left hand but Wallaby moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Djeble misses.
Wallaby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Djeble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wallaby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallaby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Djeble lands with a nice body punch.
Djeble has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djeble manages to break the clinch.
Wallaby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Djeble misses with a hook.
Djeble doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallaby circles away.
Wallaby misses the jab.
Wallaby scores with a jab. Djeble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallaby tries to keep at a distance but Djeble has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallaby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallaby is looking to break free of the clinch but Djeble has double underhooks.
Djeble breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Djeble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Djeble misses.
Wallaby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble counters with a good low kick that Wallaby was not able to check.
Djeble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallaby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djeble drives through and clinches with Wallaby against the ropes.
Djeble has Wallaby pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Djeble pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wallaby tumbling to the mat - Djeble dives into Wallaby's guard.
Djeble has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wallaby is proving hard to escape from.
Wallaby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Djeble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Djeble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallaby.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallaby slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Wallaby.
Wallaby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallaby swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Wallaby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wallaby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Djeble circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallaby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djeble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Djeble shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallaby tries to sprawl out of it but Djeble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wallaby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallaby connects with a looping right hand.
Wallaby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallaby misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallaby!
Doug Wallaby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallaby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Djeble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallaby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Djeble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Djeble forces Wallaby back against the ropes and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Djeble gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Djeble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Djeble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallaby sneaks out the side door and pushes Djeble away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Djeble misses with a double jab
and Wallaby counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallaby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Djeble's head.
Wallaby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallaby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Djeble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallaby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Djeble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Djeble closes the distance and clinches up with Wallaby, looking for a takedown. Djeble pushes Wallaby against the ropes but Wallaby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Djeble misses with a takedown attempt - Wallaby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doug Wallaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Djeble.
Djeble throws a sloppy head kick and Wallaby moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djeble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Djeble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallaby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallaby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallaby.
Wallaby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Djeble's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Wallaby.
Wallaby scores with a shot to the body.
Djeble throws a combination that misses
and Wallaby counters with a nice uppercut.
Djeble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallaby's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wallaby duly obliges.
Djeble avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Djeble tries to bum rush Wallaby with a series of wild strikes but Wallaby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Djeble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallaby circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djeble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wallaby misses with a combination
and Djeble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wallaby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Djeble manages to break the clinch.
Wallaby stuffs the takedown.
Djeble throws a combination that misses
and Wallaby counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Djeble.
A right-left combo lands from Wallaby.
Wallaby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Djeble moves into range and clinches up with Wallaby.
Wallaby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Djeble is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Djeble keeps control of Wallaby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Djeble lands a nice uppercut.
Wallaby is looking to break free of the clinch but Djeble has double underhooks.
Djeble manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djeble walks into a straight right hand from Wallaby.
Wallaby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Djeble misses with a double jab
and Wallaby counters with a one-two to the body.
Djeble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallaby is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wallaby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wallaby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Djeble ducks under a wild hook from Wallaby.
Wallaby throws a nice looking combination but Djeble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Djeble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallaby swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallaby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Djeble shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallaby tries to sprawl out of it but Djeble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wallaby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Wallaby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Wallaby dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Djeble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Djeble has his takedown stuffed
and Wallaby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doug Wallaby is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallaby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallaby lands with a nice body punch.
Wallaby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallaby.
Wallaby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Djeble backs up against the ropes.
Wallaby misses with a double jab
letting Djeble counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Wallaby.
Wallaby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallaby lands a two punch combo.
Wallaby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallaby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Djeble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallaby misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Wallaby there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Djeble. That's going to slow Wallaby down.
Wallaby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Djeble scores with a four punch combination!
Wallaby throws a combination that misses
and Djeble counters with a leg kick.
Wallaby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Djeble looks to land a combination but Wallaby avoids it well.
Djeble throws a series of punches but Wallaby moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wallaby.
Djeble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallaby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Djeble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Djeble goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Djeble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallaby finds it's way round the side to connect with Djeble's head.
Wallaby moves out of range as Djeble strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wallaby dips to his left and cracks Djeble with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Wallaby loads up on a big right hand but Djeble slips the punch.
Djeble lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wallaby misses with a two punch combination.
Djeble has closed the distance and engaged Wallaby in a clinch.
Wallaby is pressed up against the ropes. Djeble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wallaby down to the mat. Wallaby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doug Wallaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Djeble.
Wallaby with a hook.
Wallaby tries to bum rush Djeble with a series of wild strikes but Djeble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallaby ducks under a wild hook from Djeble.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Djeble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wallaby fails to land with a series of punches.
Djeble has Wallaby up against the ropes in a clinch.
Djeble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wallaby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallaby throws a series of strikes that have Djeble backpedaling.
Wallaby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Djeble throws a front kick that sends Wallaby stumbling back into the ropes.
Wallaby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Djeble shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallaby as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Wallaby.
Djeble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallaby's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallaby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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.
Wallaby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Djeble fails with the takedown.
Wallaby lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Wallaby scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Djeble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallaby lands a with a good body shot.
Djeble throws a combination. Wallaby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallaby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdel Djeble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djeble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wallaby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Djeble.
Doug Wallaby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallaby scores with a one two! Djeble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Wallaby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallaby, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Wallaby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Camron Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
151 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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24
154 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camron Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawford tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Crawford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee shoots in but Crawford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Crawford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Crawford sprawls well.
Camron Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Crawford there.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford misses with a few strikes there.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Crawford misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Crawford tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford gets full guard.
Lee pushing down on Crawford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Crawford is looking to escape.
Crawford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Crawford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crawford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Crawford tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee looks gassed!
Crawford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Crawford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stops Crawford from standing up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crawford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawford is retaining full guard.
Crawford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
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 Camron Crawford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Crawford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crawford.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee avoids the head kick by Crawford.
Crawford misses with the combination.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Crawford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawford sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Crawford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Crawford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crawford tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Crawford pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Crawford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crawford tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Crawford seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Crawford waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lee.
Crawford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Camron Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
Crawford's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crawford duly obliges.
It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Crawford clinches up against the ropes.
Crawford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crawford lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Crawford.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body.
Crawford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body.
Crawford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crawford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Crawford lands an elbow inside.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camron Crawford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawford. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee avoids the head kick by Crawford.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Lee shoots in but Crawford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crawford misses with a two punch combination.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Crawford catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Crawford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camron Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
Crawford forces Lee back against the ropes and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crawford has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Crawford manages to pass to side control!
Crawford decides to stand back up. Crawford steps back and let's Lee get back to his feet.
Crawford gets a clinch.
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawford which made him look bad.
Lee blocks a head kick by Crawford.
Crawford throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
A big left from Crawford misses.
Crawford misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Crawford didn't expect that.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Crawford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawford manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Crawford's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee throws a strike but Crawford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crawford decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Crawford makes his way to full guard, as Lee worked for a kimura.
Lee won't allow Crawford to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crawford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
John Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt.
Crawford looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Lee.
I think Crawford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camron Crawford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Plata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plata has chosen Creeping Death as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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22
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muay Plata!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ondoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plata at a distance.
Ondoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ondoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Plata is just out of range.
Ondoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plata circles away quickly and effectively.
Plata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ondoy throws out a loose jab but Plata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plata avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
Plata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plata fakes the leg kick and cracks Ondoy in the body.
Plata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plata scores with a hook.
Ondoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy swings for the body but Plata moves out of range.
Ondoy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Plata looks gassed!
Ondoy takes a swing at Plata's ribcage but misses.
Plata takes one to the chin there.
Ondoy blocks a head kick by Plata.
Ondoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Plata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ondoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ondoy scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ondoy.
Ondoy is looking to wear down Plata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ondoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ondoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plata.
Ondoy misses with a shot to the body
and Plata counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ondoy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ondoy lands a slapping body shot.
Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ondoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ondoy with a jab.
Ondoy works over Plata's head and body with a nice combination.
Ondoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Plata should have avoided that one.
Ondoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy throws a series of punches but Plata moves out of range.
Plata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ondoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ondoy lands with a shot to the body.
Ondoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ondoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Plata avoids the body shot from Ondoy.
Plata walks into a straight right hand from Ondoy.
Ondoy connects with a right hand. Plata shakes it off.
Ondoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plata is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Ondoy swinging wilding here.
Nice shot lands for Ondoy.
Ondoy with a hook.
Plata is still on wobbly legs! Can Ondoy finish him?
Ondoy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Plata hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pepeng Ondoy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Crotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Backslide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crotch comes to the ring accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends? by War. Backslide has chosen The Dover Boys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Crotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Backslide!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backslide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backslide gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crotch wants to pass the guard but Backslide is keeping the position.
Backslide really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crotch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backslide's guard.
Crotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Backslide defending well though.
Crotch is looking for a kimura but Backslide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crotch to get the leverage.
Backslide pushes Crotch off looking to stand but Crotch dives back in and keeps control.
Crotch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crotch trying to mount his opponent but Backslide defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotch is looking for submissions but instead, Backslide has regained full guard.
Crotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crotch postures up in Backslide's guard and throws a big left but Backslide blocks it.
Crotch is looking to advance position but Backslide has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Crotch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crotch is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backslide wants to stand but Crotch is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Crotch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crotch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crotch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Backslide manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Crotch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Backslide!
Crotch fails to take his opponent's back.
Crotch scoring with strikes but Backslide is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crotch wants to take Backslide's back but he can't do it this time.
Crotch looking to secure an arm triangle but Backslide defends it well.
Crotch landing strikes from the mount.
Crotch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crotch tries to take his opponent's back but Backslide turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Crotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Crotch, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Crotch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Backslide misses with a two punch combination.
Dan Backslide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crotch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backslide scores with a three punch combo!
Backslide tries to clinch up but Crotch circles away and keeps his distance.
Richard Crotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crotch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crotch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Backslide sprawls well initially but Crotch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backslide sees it coming and defends easily.
Backslide is defending against the submission attempts here by Crotch.
Crotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backslide defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crotch trying to pass the guard but Backslide defending well.
Backslide tries to kick Crotch off but Crotch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Backslide wants to get back to his feet.
Crotch throws a strike but Backslide avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Backslide keeping full guard, as Crotch tries to pass.
Crotch won't allow Backslide to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Backslide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crotch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Backslide can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crotch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Backslide, who protects the arm well.
Crotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Backslide knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backslide is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Crotch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Backslide knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backslide wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crotch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Backslide's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Crotch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Backslide throws a right hand that Crotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Crotch also avoids with ease.
Crotch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crotch feints and as Backslide raises his hands in defense, Crotch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crotch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Backslide stops Crotch from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crotch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backslide prevents Crotch from moving into mount.
Crotch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Backslide tries to escape but Crotch is in control.
Crotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Backslide is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crotch is controlling him well.
Dan Backslide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crotch has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crotch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crotch goes for an armbar but Backslide turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Backslide.
Crotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Backslide passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crotch is looking for a sweep.
Crotch misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Crotch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Backslide presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crotch is trying to escape the mount.
Backslide is looking to stand but Backslide has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Crotch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richard Crotch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Backslide wants to get back to his feet but Crotch is holding on tight.
Backslide manages to capitalize on a mistake by Crotch to take his back!
Backslide gets his hands free as Crotch looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crotch turns into Backslide and is now in his guard.
Crotch controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Crotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crotch, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Crotch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabio Lima!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lima throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lima tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lima is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima gets a clinch.
Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lima looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lima missing with knees to the body.
Lima throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lima is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lima's back instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lima breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lima landing some decent shots from guard.
Lima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Lima rushes Gracie and presses him up against the ropes.
Lima tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Lima misses with a knee strike.
Lima is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
A short left from Lima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lima just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Lima taking a breather.
Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Lima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lima tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima clinches up against the ropes.
Lima prevents the takedown attempt.
Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lima landing knees to the head.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Lima landing knees to the head.
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.
Lima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lima breaks from the clinch.
Fabio Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima 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.
Lima tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Lima dominated 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!
Gracie defending well as Lima loads up on a big left hand.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Lima.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fabio Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lima's guard.
Gracie prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
Lima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie stops Lima from standing up.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lima sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lima wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lima dives on top into guard.
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima working some strikes from top position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lima tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Lima tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Gracie passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Lima wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Lima.
Fabio Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lima to the mat! Lima manages to get full guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Lima wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lima tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Ikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinji Ikari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
140 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
145 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Ikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, JP Alcano!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcano tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcano misses with a few strikes there.
Ikari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcano throws out the jab.
Alcano misses with a head kick.
Ikari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses.
Alcano misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikari blocks a head kick by Alcano.
Alcano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ikari circles away quickly and effectively.
Alcano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alcano looks gassed!
Alcano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ikari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikari moves away.
Alcano misses with a head kick.
A combination from Alcano does no damage.
Ikari tries for a takedown but Alcano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alcano misses with a head kick.
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.
Ikari fails with the takedown.
JP Alcano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ikari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Ikari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ikari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alcano tries to roll over but Ikari keeps him under control.
Alcano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ikari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alcano!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano working to try and regain half guard.
Ikari is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alcano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ikari is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ikari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinji Ikari!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japheth Vasya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring Da Ruckus. Renato Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Japheth Vasya 's chin.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Japheth Vasya !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasya had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vasya Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Vasya looking for the RNC.
Vasya is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Vasya let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie just trying to survive but Vasya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vasya is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Vasya . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasya 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vasya keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasya is keeping the position for now.
Vasya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Vasya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasya manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Vasya 's guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vasya looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Vasya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasya manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Vasya 's guard.
Vasya is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vasya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Vasya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Vasya had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vasya Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Vasya gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie turns into Vasya and is now in his guard.
Vasya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasya is defending well.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vasya is looking for a sweep.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vasya is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasya is defending well.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vasya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie passes Vasya 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vasya is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie pushes down on Vasya 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vasya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasya is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasya wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vasya is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vasya is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bing's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Valesquez has chosen "Hurt You" Chase and Status as his entrance music. Fabricio Valesquez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bada Bing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Valesquez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valesquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bing gets back to half guard.
Bing is refusing to be controlled, as Valesquez sits in half guard.
Valesquez wants to free his trapped foot but Bing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bing missing with punches from the bottom.
Valesquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valesquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Valesquez trying to mount his opponent but Bing defends it.
Bing tries to roll over but Valesquez keeps him under control.
Bing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bing.
Valesquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Valesquez finds it's way through Bing's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Valesquez misses.
Bing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Valesquez!
Valesquez working to try and regain half guard.
Bing goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Valesquez is on top in guard.
Valesquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valesquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valesquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valesquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valesquez drops back looking for a leg! Bing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bing manages to kick Valesquez off! Valesquez jumps back into Bing's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bing is looking for a triangle but Valesquez pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bing trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valesquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valesquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bing striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Bing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bing is trying to keep Valesquez in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valesquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valesquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bing shoots and misses
and Valesquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez misses with a few strikes there.
Valesquez throws a sloppy head kick and Bing moves out of range easily.
Bing scores a takedown into full mount!
Bing is breathing heavily.
Valesquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bing lands a big elbow.
Valesquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Valesquez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bing landing shots from mount.
Valesquez is working to get back to half guard.
Valesquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valesquez looking for submissions off his back.
Bing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valesquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valesquez is looking for a sweep. Bing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valesquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bing lands strikes from half guard.
Bing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valesquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valesquez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bing, into his guard.
Bing striking off his back but it's not causing Valesquez any problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valesquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valesquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bing has wrist control.
Bing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bada Bing dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valesquez tries to clinch up but Bing circles away and keeps his distance.
Bing scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valesquez is looking for a sweep.
Bada Bing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bing working the head with strikes.
Bing wants to control but Valesquez is keeping him busy.
Bing lands an elbow.
Bing cracks Valesquez with a big elbow.
Bing landing strikes.
Valesquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bing wants to take a breather but Valesquez is having none of it.
Valesquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Bing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing is keen to just control but Valesquez is a slippery customer.
Valesquez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position.
Bing is thwarting Valesquez's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valesquez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bing gets the takedown into side control.
Valesquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valesquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valesquez taking shots to the head.
Bing prevents Valesquez from getting the reversal.
Bing scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valesquez?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bing cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bing raining down shots from the mount!
Valesquez is working to get back to half guard.
Valesquez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bing. What's that going to do exactly?
Bing working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez can't escape the position.
Valesquez is bucking up trying to escape but Bing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Valesquez can't escape the position.
Valesquez taking shots to the head.
Bing lands a nice shot to the head.
Bing landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valesquez is trying to escape the mount.
Bing with the ground and pound from mount.
Bing is landing with some decent strikes but Valesquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bing working Valesquez over with strikes here.
Valesquez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bing.
Bing dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez regains half guard.
Valesquez trying to control from the bottom.
Valesquez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bing pulls his head out easily.
Bing is keen to just control but Valesquez is a slippery customer.
Bing working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valesquez is looking to control Bing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valesquez avoid being mounted?
Valesquez is looking for a sweep. Bing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bing winds up and cracks Valesquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valesquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bing's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bada Bing dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valesquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bing has his takedown stuffed
and Valesquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valesquez passes to full mount!
Valesquez moves to back control.
Valesquez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bing is really stuck here.
Valesquez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bing manages to reverse the position and now he's in Valesquez's guard. Nice work there by Bing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valesquez looking for submissions off his back.
Bing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valesquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez is looking for a sweep. Bing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bing wants to control but Valesquez is keeping him busy.
Bing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valesquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bing.
Valesquez is refusing to be controlled, as Bing sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valesquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bing has his hands on Valesquez's head, controlling the position.
Valesquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valesquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valesquez thows a big elbow that misses.
Valesquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valesquez.
Bing working for a triangle but Valesquez defends it easily.
Bing wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valesquez drops back looking for a leg! Bing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bing manages to kick Valesquez off! Valesquez jumps back into Bing's guard.
Valesquez stopping the sweep attempt from Bing.
Valesquez trying to control but Bing is working from the bottom.
Valesquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valesquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valesquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Bing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valesquez throwing strikes from guard but Bing blocks nicely.
Valesquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valesquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bing working Valesquez over with strikes.
Bing lands strikes from half guard.
Valesquez tries to get to full guard but Bing has control of the leg.
Bing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valesquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Valesquez really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valesquez is not content to let Bing control the position.
Bing tries for a kimura but Valesquez is defending well.
Valesquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valesquez sneaks back into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position.
Bing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valesquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bing advances to half guard.
Valesquez is looking for a sweep. Bing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bing lands a big elbow.
Valesquez taking shots to the head.
Bing scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Valesquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bing raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez is looking to get to half guard.
Bing lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valesquez hang on?
A nice elbow there by Bing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bing cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bing landing shots from mount.
Valesquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Valesquez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bing.
Valesquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valesquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valesquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bing manages to get himself to full guard.
Bing keeping moving, preventing Valesquez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bing has wrist control.
Valesquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bing keeping moving, preventing Valesquez from controlling successfully.
Bing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valesquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bing lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Valesquez wants to control from the top but Bing keeps moving.
Valesquez drops back looking for a leg! Bing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bing manages to kick Valesquez off! Valesquez jumps back into Bing's guard.
Bing striking from the bottom here.
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.
Bing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bing punching from the bottom - just letting Valesquez know he's still in a fight.
Bing doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Valesquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bing fails with the takedown
and Valesquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bing looking for submissions off his back.
Valesquez seems to be working for a kimura but Bing defends the submission attempt.
Bing moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bada Bing will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Valesquez lands with a nice combination. Bing backs away looking to recover.
Bing fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valesquez sprawls well initially but Bing persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valesquez tries to get to full guard but Bing has control of the leg.
Bing trying to control the action but Valesquez is working from the bottom.
Valesquez wants to control but Bing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valesquez is trying to maintain the position but Bing is very close to passing his half guard.
Bing passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valesquez!
Bing looking to finish Valesquez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valesquez!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez can't escape the position.
Valesquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bing trying to control the pace.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position.
Bing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valesquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valesquez can't escape the position.
Valesquez tries to hold on but Bing pushes him away.
Valesquez taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez tries to reverse the position but Bing maintains control.
Bing pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bing tries to control but Valesquez wriggling away.
Valesquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bing cracks Valesquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valesquez is trying to escape the mount.
Bing unloading with bombs!
Bing postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valesquez looks a forlorn figure.
Bing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position but Bing isn't that keen on the idea.
Valesquez wants to hold on but Bing pushes him away.
Bing tries to control but Valesquez wriggling away.
Bing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valesquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bing cracks Valesquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valesquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valesquez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bing pulls his head out easily.
Bing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bing trying to control from half guard but Valesquez is working away.
Bing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valesquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valesquez is looking to clinch but Bing is avoiding it.
Bing has his takedown stuffed
and Valesquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valesquez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valesquez showed some decent athleticism there.
Valesquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bing is just riding it out for now. Valesquez eventually gives up the hold.
Valesquez wants to control but Bing is keeping him busy.
Fabricio Valesquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valesquez wants to free his trapped foot but Bing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bada Bing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bada Bing!
Bada Bing retains his bantamweight title!
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